Microsoft recently resolved an issue that prevented PC owners with 11th Gen Intel Rocket Lake processors from updating to Windows 11 by releasing updated drivers for Intel Smart Sound Technology.
Windows 11 Update
Problem background
In 2021, there was an error related to Intel SST (Smart Sound Technology) drivers ) on select 11th Gen Rocket Lake processors. Faulty drivers versions 10.29.0.5152 and 10.30.0.5152 caused crashes and blue screen of death in Windows 11. Fixed drivers numbered 10.29.00.5714 or 10.30.00.5714 and higher were available for about two years, but Microsoft strangely blocked them until recently.
Fixing the problem
After persistent requests, Microsoft prompted Intel to release updated versions of the drivers. Fixed drivers are now available through Windows Update, and the issue is listed as "Resolved" on the support page. Owners of eligible Windows 10 systems will be able to upgrade to Windows 11 within 48 hours after installing the drivers.
Recommendations for users
If you still can't update to Windows 11 after two days or the necessary drivers aren't in Update, Microsoft recommends contacting the Windows 11 software directly. device manufacturer for assistance. The company has finally fixed a bug that has been preventing certain computers from updating for about two years.
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- Microsoft is the largest transnational company developing proprietary software for various types of computer technology.
- Windows 11 is an operating system from Microsoft, the successor to Windows 10.
- Intel is an American multinational corporation, one of the largest manufacturers of processors and other semiconductor products.
- Intel Rocket Lake is the code name for the 11th generation of Intel desktop processors.
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Microsoft has made it easier for PCs with 11th-generation Intel Rocket Lake processors to upgrade to Windows 11, resolving a two-year driver incompatibility issue.
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ИванМ
Wow, Microsoft has finally solved the problem with Intel SST drivers for Rocket Lake processors! 🎉 This error caused so much inconvenience to owners of these chips when trying to upgrade to Windows 11.
АннаФ
Yes, it took about two years to fix! 😅 But better late than never. Now you can safely update without fear of blue screens of death.
МартинМ
It's strange that Microsoft blocked fixed drivers for so long. Users had to look for them themselves on the Intel website. Not the friendliest approach to customers.
ЕвгенийМ
Eh, eternal compatibility problems. 😩 Well, at least we figured it out in the end. I wonder how many more such “surprises” await us when we switch to a new OS?
ЮлияФ
I was just about to update, but decided to wait because of this error. Now that everything is fixed, you can safely install Windows 11! 💪
ФрэнкМ
Has anyone already managed to update after the patch was released? Share your impressions, are there any other problems or did everything go smoothly?
ГригорийМ
Brrr, I’d better wait another year or two until all the bugs are caught. 😑 I don’t want to be a guinea pig for a new OS.
ОльгаФ
I already updated a couple of days ago, everything went smoothly! 😊 I really liked the new interface, and in general the system feels fresh and modern.
ЕкатеринаФ
Maybe Microsoft deliberately delayed the fix in order to stimulate sales of new PCs? 🤔 After all, many, without waiting for a patch, simply bought computers with already compatible processors.
ГригорийМ
Ugh, these conspiracy theories again! 🙄 It’s just that no one is perfect, mistakes happen. The main thing is that in the end the problem was solved.
ПавелМ
And I’ve been on Windows 11 for six months now and not a single blue screen! 😎 Maybe it was a problem with a specific driver or system settings?
СофияФ
Guys, what if this bug was just a sneaky move by Microsoft to get us all to update to the new OS? 🤯 First a problem, and then a “simple” fix!
ДмитрийМ
Come on, no need to delve into conspiracy theories again. 😄 It’s just good that everything is finally working as it should. Windows 11, here I come! 😎💻
МаксимМ
Oh, how many problems there were when the new Windows came out. I remember how when Windows 10 launched there were all sorts of problems. 🤦♂️ But over time they fix everything anyway.
ВикторияФ
The main thing is that this mistake is in the past! 💃 Now you can safely enjoy all the advantages of the new interface and functions of Windows 11. And ignore the rest!