Windows updates are behaving badly for Windows 25H2

André Toth 281 Reputation points
2026-08-18T13:53:55.08+00:00

I've had a Dell Latitude 9430 for a while now. I regularly use Dell SupportAssist.

Why does Microsoft want to update "Dell, Inc. Firmware Driver Update (0.1.41.0)" when my BIOS already has version 1.41.0, released on July 21, 2026?

It's incomprehensible and could cause bugs.

All computer manufacturers recommend updating with their own firmware, drivers, etc.

Can we still trust Microsoft updates?

PS:
I have already had problems with drivers with Microsoft for Intel WiFi 6E AX211 160 MHz, I had to struggle for days because of the Microsoft driver. Since then, I've been forced to disable automatic Windows updates and choose them manually. It's getting frustrating.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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Pauli O 16,380 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2026-08-19T05:56:27.03+00:00

You can disable Windows 11 automatic BIOS updates via Windows Update by disabling UEFI Capsule FW Updates in BIOS.

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Dell UEFI capsule firmware updates allow system BIOS/UEFI updates to be delivered automatically through operating system services like Microsoft Windows Update

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  1. DaveM121 930.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-18T14:27:16.57+00:00

    You may or may not need that update, that update may be to update your Secure Boot Certificates, if they are not up to date.

    Open the Settings App.

    Go to Privacy and Security - Windows Security

    Click the Device Security section.

    In the Secure Boot section, what is indicated?

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