
"Installing this Intel generic graphics driver will overwrite your computer manufacturer (OEM) customized driver. SEE: Windows 10 turns five: Don't get too comfortable, the rules will change again End users will continue to be referred to OEM websites," Intel notes. The installer will continue to restrict OEM non-DCH to Intel generic non-DCH upgrades as well as OEM non-DCH to Intel generic DCH driver upgrades.

"OEM customizations are preserved during this upgrade process, in accordance with Microsoft DCH driver design principles (refer to Microsoft documentation, 'Extension INF Publishing Whitepaper' to learn more). Intel also notes this will overwrite a computer manufacturer's customized driver and warns that corporate customers should always stick with OEM drivers.
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The exe is called 'Graphics Driver Smart Installer Enhancement', which allows users to upgrade from OEM DCH drivers to its "newer" generic DCH drivers. Intel drivers and the Support Assistant will also be unlocked starting April 28, 2020." "Simply use the exe and enjoy the update on your 6th Generation Intel Processor platform or higher, and don't worry about your OEM customizations, they remain intact with each upgrade and the OEMs can maintain customizations separately via Microsoft Windows Update. "Well, as of this release, Intel graphics DCH drivers are now unlocked to upgrade freely between computer manufacturer (OEM) drivers and the Intel generic graphics drivers on Download Center. "We heard how much our users want the freedom to upgrade their systems to our regularly released generic graphics drivers and enable our latest game optimizations, feature updates and fixes," Intel said.

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SEE: How to build a successful developer career (free PDF) However, Intel notes that OEM customizations are preserved when users upgrade with Intel drivers, while OEMs can maintain their customizations through Microsoft's Windows Update process.

