Bad news. Intel removing many driver downloads nov 22 2019

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/


If you are using devices with Intel hardware, you may want to head over to the company's download center website right now to download drivers and other files for that hardware before Intel removes it.

The company added notices to lots of files offered on the site, e.g. BIOS updates like this one, that reveals that it plans to remove these downloads from the site on November 22, 2019.

End Of Life - This download, BIOS Update [RL86510A.86A] P21, will no longer be available after November 22, 2019 and will not be supported with any additional functional, security, or other updates.

The product has reached end of life according to Intel and the company recommends that users remove the product or discontinue using it.

All versions are provided as is. Intel recommends that users of BIOS Update [RL86510A.86A] P21 uninstall and/or discontinue use as soon as possible.

The message is displayed even if no newer version of a download is offered by Intel. In other words: Intel wants customers to upgrade motherboards and devices to newer hardware components.


Check here:
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/

This is most inconvenient to say the least for long term support people and anything but newest hardware.


:/ very bad! IMHO;
Frankly I don't even have time to check all the hardware I have that is Intel to D/L in just a few days
Intel is really now possibly creating a future where people may have to scrounge for driver hacks that may proliferate and could mean huge headaches and security issues in the long run!


Last edited by FsFOOT; 11/19/19 06:32 AM. Reason: rearranged comments