kiddingguy Posted January 6 Share Posted January 6 On CCleaner it's mentioned that my Intel Management Engine Interface needs updating to version 2336.5.2.0 Currently on my system is: 2210.2.80.0 Intel's site mentions 2216.16.0.2805 as latest version Microsoft's Update Catalog lists states 2334.5.1.0 as latest. So... what does this Intel Management Engine Interface do? Can I install/update from Microsoft's Catalog? Or just leave it as it is...? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Warwagon MVC Posted January 6 MVC Share Posted January 6 On 06/01/2024 at 16:09, kiddingguy said: On CCleaner it's mentioned that my Intel Management Engine Interface needs updating to version 2336.5.2.0 Currently on my system is: 2210.2.80.0 Intel's site mentions 2216.16.0.2805 as latest version Microsoft's Update Catalog lists states 2334.5.1.0 as latest. So... what does this Intel Management Engine Interface do? Can I install/update from Microsoft's Catalog? Or just leave it as it is...? https://www.howtogeek.com/334013/intel-management-engine-explained-the-tiny-computer-inside-your-cpu/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/#findComment-598873781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddingguy Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 (edited) On 06/01/2024 at 23:11, Warwagon said: https://www.howtogeek.com/334013/intel-management-engine-explained-the-tiny-computer-inside-your-cpu/ Thanks. Quick analysis on my system states: "This system is vulnarable". Which security risks are there on my system? ASUS doesn't has an update UEFI (motherboard) update. Does this mean I cannot do anything about it? Or should I go with the Microsoft Update Catalog file? Edited January 7 by kiddingguy Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/#findComment-598873833 Share on other sites More sharing options...
goretsky Supervisor Posted January 7 Supervisor Share Posted January 7 Hello, The Intel Management Engine is a tool used by enterprises to remotely manage their fleets of PCs. I did not see any updates for it when I looked at your laptop's information at https://rog.asus.com/laptops/rog-strix/rog-strix-g-g731-series/helpdesk_download/, so I would suggest reaching out directly to ASUS support to see what they suggest. I would not recommend trying to update this component using either the Microsoft Update Catalog or any third-party tools since it is firmware, and installing the wrong firmware could result in a non-usable system. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky Yonah 1 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/#findComment-598873840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim K Global Moderator Posted January 7 Global Moderator Share Posted January 7 CCleaner... eh. Yonah and adrynalyne 2 Share Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/#findComment-598873845 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiddingguy Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 On 07/01/2024 at 11:45, Jim K said: CCleaner... eh. It gives an indication to see if updates are available. Never going to use it as updater though.... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/#findComment-598873890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Eternal Tempest MVC Posted January 7 MVC Share Posted January 7 (edited) If it a your device (not a work device) you may be able to in to the bios/uefi and disable the functionality to help lessen it being a target for attack - if the firmware is out of date and not getting a proper firmware update from the vendor. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/1437147-intel-management-engine-interface-what-does-it-do-update-yn/#findComment-598873918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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