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Microsoft releases fix for Adobe Fresco compatibility issues on Surface Book 3

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Microsoft is rolling out a new firmware update for third-gen Surface Book 3 laptops. The latest release focuses on improving graphics and overall system stability, plus it fixes a compatibility issue with Adobe Fresco.


Important: Check the list of known bugs before installing the update. Microsoft does not allow uninstalling firmware updates, so beware.


What is new in the November 2022 update for the Surface Book 3?

  • Addresses Adobe Fresco application compatibility issue.

  • Improves graphics and system stability.

Here is the list of new drivers:

Windows Update Name Device Manager Name
Intel Corporation – Display - 30.0.101.3118 Intel(R) Iris(R) Plus Graphics – Display adapters
Intel Corporation – Extension - 30.0.101.3118 Intel(R) Iris(R) Plus Graphics - Extn
Intel – Camera – 42.18362.3.8831 Intel(R) AVStream Camera 2500 – Camera
Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 Intel(R) Control Logic – System devices
Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 Intel(R) Imaging Signal Processor -System devices
Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 Surface Camera Front - System devices
Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.8831 Surface Camera Front - Extension
Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 Surface Camera Rear - System devices
Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.8831 Surface Camera Rear - Extension
Intel Corporation – System - 42.18362.3.8831 Surface Camera IR - System devices
Surface - Extension - 42.18362.3.8831 Surface Camera IR - Extension
Surface - Extension - 6.8.137.0 Surface Camera IR - Extension

Here is more information about the update regarding compatibility, among other things:

Supported Devices

Surface Book 3 13-inch
Surface Book 3 15-inch

Supported Windows Windows 10 2004 and newer
Windows 10 21H2 and newer
How to get the update Windows Update
Surface Support Website
Additional Steps No additional steps required
Known Bugs No known issues or bugs

Microsoft no longer sells the Surface Book 3, but you can get this quirky computer on Amazon with a heftydiscount. Right now 15-inch variant with a Core i7 processor,16GB of RAM, and a discrete Nvidia GPU is available for $1,090. Its smaller 13-inch sibling is even more affordable—only $960.

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