🚀 Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater

🔧 Automate Your Intel Chipset Updates

Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater is an advanced, security-focused tool that automatically detects your Intel hardware and installs the latest official chipset INF files with enterprise-grade safety measures.

This project was built through a pragmatic collaboration between human expertise and AI-assisted tooling.

Why This Tool Exists

Intel's official Chipset Device Software has evolved over 25 years into a complex, bloated package. This tool simplifies the process by automatically detecting and installing only the INF files your system actually needs — nothing more, nothing less.

For a detailed technical breakdown and historical context, see:
→ The Whole Truth About Intel Chipset Device Software → Behind the Project: Making Of

⭐ If this project helped you, please click the "Star" button at the top of this page on GitHub.

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• Official threads on the following technology forums: TechPowerUp, Win-Raid, Station-Drivers and WinClub.
• For transparency and additional verification, the project has recently been listed on: MajorGeeks and Softpedia.

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👋 About the Author

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📑 1. Table of Contents

1. Table of Contents
2. Release Highlights
   2.1 Latest Version
   2.2 Previous Releases
3. Independent Security Audits
4. Application Overview
5. Key Features
   5.1 Smart Hardware Detection
   5.2 Multi-Layer Security
   5.3 Seamless Operation
   5.4 Comprehensive Coverage
6. System Requirements
   6.1 System Requirements Table
   6.2 Windows Version Support
   6.3 Legacy System Notes
7. Quick Comparison
8. Quick Start
   8.1 Method 1: One-Click Execution
   8.2 Method 2: PowerShell Direct
   8.3 Method 3: Hardware ID Scanner Only
9. How It Works
   9.1 Self-Verification & Update Check
   9.2 Hardware Detection
   9.3 Database Query & Matching
   9.4 Security Verification
   9.5 Installation & Cleanup
10. Security First Approach
    10.1 Verified Security Layers
11. Usage Scenarios
    11.1 Home Users
    11.2 IT Professionals & Technicians
    11.3 System Builders
12. Download Options
    12.1 Option 1: SFX Executable (Recommended)
    12.2 Option 2: Script Bundle
    12.3 Option 3: Source Code
13. Independent Audit Results
14. Project Structure
15. Release Structure
    15.1 Primary Files
    15.2 Verification Files
    15.3 Documentation
16. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
    16.1 Is this tool safe to use?
    16.2 Will this update all my Intel drivers?
    16.3 What are the risks?
    16.4 Where are files downloaded?
    16.5 What if something goes wrong?
    16.6 How does the automatic update check work?
    16.7 What does self-hash verification do?
    16.8 How are updates notified?
    16.9 Why is the certificate "not trusted"?
17. Intel Platform Support
18. Performance Metrics
    18.1 Typical Execution Time Breakdown (Updated)
    18.2 Disk Space Usage
    18.3 Memory (RAM) Usage
    18.4 Resource Usage Summary
19. Known Issues
20. Ready to Update?
    20.1 Quick Start Guide
    20.2 Verification Steps (Optional)
    20.3 Need Help?
21. Contributing
22. License
23. Acknowledgments
24. Important Links
25. Author & Contact
26. Support This Project

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🎉 2. Release Highlights

2.1 Latest Version

Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater v2026.02.0009 → Release Notes

📦 Latest Release: v2026.02.0009

🆕 Highlights

• Database Scanner Fix: 300 Series – Cannon Lake PCH:
  • Fixed missing 300 Series chipsets (Cannon Lake-H/LP) in generated INF database
  • All 141 HWIDs (73+68) now appear correctly in intel-chipset-infs-latest.md
  • Updated PCH Family legend now includes - 300 Series - Cannon Lake PCH (Mobile)
• Cosmetic Message Formatting:
  • Improved console output alignment and readability
  • Refined status messages in platform display

🔧 Technical Updates

• Intel Platform Scanner: Added missing platforms to $pchFamilyList and corrected key casing in $archNameOverride
• Markdown Generation: Embedded legend now includes 300 Series entry
• Message Functions: Enhanced Write-Log and Show-Screen2 formatting

🐛 Bug Fixes

• Resolved complete absence of 300 Series (Cannon Lake PCH) from Markdown output
• Fixed case-sensitivity issue preventing correct platform categorization
• Added missing line in PCH Family legend

📋 Project Files

• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 – Main updater script (unchanged functionality)
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat – Simplified launcher
• ChipsetUpdater-2026.02.0009-Win10-Win11.exe – Self-extracting package (includes updated scanner)
• Intel-Package-Extractor.ps1 – INF extraction script v1.0 (not included)
• Intel-Platform-Scanner.ps1 – INF scanner script v6.8 (not included)

⚡ Requirements & Notes

• Minimum Requirements: Windows 10 LTSC 2019 (build 17763) or newer, .NET Framework 4.7.2+
• Database rebuild: Run the scanner after updating to regenerate intel-chipset-infs-latest.md
• Core updater logic (Windows Inbox detection, version comparison) unchanged from v2026.02.0008

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Summary: v2026.02.0009 fixes a critical database issue where 300 Series (Cannon Lake PCH) was missing from the generated INF list. All HWIDs are now correctly displayed, and console output formatting has been polished. The updater retains all previous enhancements, including Windows Inbox INF detection.

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2.2 Previous Releases

• v2026.02.0008 → Release Notes
• v2026.02.0007 (old v10.1-2026.02.2) → Release Notes
• v2026.02.0006 (old v10.1-2026.02.1) → Release Notes
• v2025.11.0005 (old v10.1-2025.11.8) → Release Notes
• v2025.11.0004 (old v10.1-2025.11.7) → Release Notes
• v2025.11.0003 (old v10.1-2025.11.6) → Release Notes
• v2025.11.0002 (old v10.1-2025.11.5) → Release Notes
• v2025.11.0001 (old v10.1-2025.11.0) → Release Notes

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🔍 3. Independent Security Audits

This project has undergone comprehensive analysis by multiple AI security experts to ensure code quality and reliability. The tool achieved an average security score of 9.4/10 across all independent assessments.

Auditor	Score	Key Assessment
Grok	9.8/10	"This is currently the highest score I have ever given to a community driver-related utility."
ChatGPT	9.6/10	"It does not behave like a hobby script, but like a carefully scoped system utility."
Gemini	9.5/10	"This tool is superior to many generic driver update solutions. It is safe, transparent, and highly efficient."
Copilot	9.4/10	"It is one of the most complete and technically impressive PowerShell-based hardware automation tools publicly available."
DeepSeek	9.2/10	"The Universal Intel Chipset Device Updater represents a remarkable achievement in independent software development."
Claude	8.7/10	"Automating Intel chipset INF updates for enthusiast and IT users — this is the best open-source option available."

For detailed audit reports and methodology, see SECURITY-AUDITS.md.

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🖼️ 4. Application Overview

Phase 1	Phase 2	Phase 3	Phase 4
Security check and update check	Hardware detection and version analysis	Creating a system restore point	Download, verify and install

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✨ 5. Key Features

🔍 5.1 Smart Hardware Detection

• Automatically scans for Intel chipset components
• Identifies specific Hardware IDs (HWIDs)
• Supports chipsets from Sandy Bridge to latest generations
• Detects both Consumer and Server platforms

🛡 5.2 Multi-Layer Security

• SHA-256 Hash Verification for all downloads
• Digital Signature Validation (Intel Corporation certificates)
• Automated System Restore Points before installation
• Dual-Source Download with backup fallback
• Administrator Privilege Enforcement

⚡ 5.3 Seamless Operation

• No installation required - fully portable
• Automatic version checking and updates
• Clean, intuitive user interface
• Detailed logging and debug mode
• Save to Downloads folder option

🔄 5.4 Comprehensive Coverage

• Mainstream Desktop/Mobile platforms
• Workstation/Enthusiast systems
• Xeon/Server platforms
• Atom/Low-Power devices

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📋 6. System Requirements

6.1 System Requirements Table

Component	Minimum	Recommended	Notes
Windows Version	10 1809 (17763)	11 22H2+	1809 requires .NET 4.7.2+
.NET Framework	4.6.1	4.8+	4.7.2+ for TLS 1.2 on older Windows
PowerShell	5.1	7.3+	Windows PowerShell 5.1 included
Administrator	Required	Required	For driver installation
Internet	Required	Required	For hash verification and updates
RAM	2 GB	4 GB+	For INF extraction/installation
Disk Space	500 MB	1 GB+	Temporary files during installation
System Restore	Optional	Enabled	Automatic restore point creation

6.2 Windows Version Support

Version	Build	Status	Notes
Windows 11	All builds	✅ Full	Optimized support
Windows 10	22H2+	✅ Full	Recommended
Windows 10	21H2	✅ Full	Stable
Windows 10	21H1 (19043)	✅ Full	Legacy
Windows 10	20H2 (19042)	✅ Full	Legacy
Windows 10	2004 (19041)	✅ Full	Legacy
Windows 10	1909 (18363)	✅ Full	Legacy
Windows 10	1903 (18362)	✅ Full	Legacy
Windows 10	1809 (17763)	✅ Limited	Requires .NET 4.7.2+ for TLS 1.2 support
Windows 10	LTSB 2016 (1607)	⚠️ Limited	Manual updates required for TLS 1.2
Windows 10	LTSB 2015 (1507)	⚠️ Limited	Manual updates required for TLS 1.2

6.3 Legacy System Notes

• Windows 10 1809 (17763) and newer: Full TLS 1.2 support out-of-the-box
• Windows 10 LTSB 2015/2016: May require manual installation of:
  • .NET Framework 4.8
  • KB4474419 (SHA-2 update)
• The tool automatically:
  • Detects Windows version limitations
  • Warns about potential connectivity issues
  • Provides fallback options for offline operation
• Basic INF detection and installation works even without internet connectivity

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⚡ 7. Quick Comparison

Feature	This Tool	Intel DSA	Manual Installation
Automatic Detection	✅ Full	✅ Partial	❌ Manual
Security Verification	✅ Multi-layer	✅ Basic	❌ None
System Restore Points	✅ Automatic	❌ None	❌ Manual
Update Notifications	✅ Built-in	✅ Yes	❌ None
Self-updating	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Portable	✅ No install	❌ Requires install	✅/❌ Varies
Free	✅ 100%	✅ Yes	✅ Yes

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🚦 8. Quick Start

8.1 Method 1: One-Click Execution

# Download and run executable file as Administrator:
ChipsetUpdater-10.1-202x.xx.x-Win10-Win11.exe (or later version)

# Optionaly, download .ps1 and .bat files, then run BATCH file as Administrator:
Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater.bat

8.2 Method 2: PowerShell Direct

# Run PowerShell as Administrator, then:
.\Universal-Intel-Chipset-Updater.ps1

8.3 Method 3: Hardware ID Scanner Only

# For diagnostic purposes
Get-Intel-HWIDs.bat

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🔧 9. How It Works

🔒 9.1 Self-Verification & Update Check

• Integrity Verification - Validates script hash against GitHub release
• Update Detection - Compares current version with latest available
• Security First - Ensures tool hasn't been modified or corrupted

🔍 9.2 Hardware Detection

• Scans PCI devices for Intel Vendor ID (8086)
• Identifies chipset-related components
• Extracts Hardware IDs and current driver versions

📊 9.3 Database Query & Matching

• Downloads latest INF database from GitHub
• Matches detected HWIDs with compatible packages
• Compares current vs latest versions

🛡 9.4 Security Verification

• Creates system restore point automatically
• Downloads from primary/backup sources
• Verifies SHA-256 hashes
• Validates Intel digital signatures

⚡ 9.5 Installation & Cleanup

• Executes official Intel setup with safe parameters
• Provides real-time progress feedback
• Automatic cleanup of temporary files

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🛡 10. Security First Approach

🔒 10.1 Verified Security Layers

1. Self-Integrity → Script Hash Verification
2. File Integrity → SHA-256 Hash Verification  
3. Authenticity → Intel Digital Signatures
4. Project Origin → FirstEver.tech Digital Signature
5. System Safety → Automated Restore Points
6. Source Reliability → Dual Download Sources
7. Privilege Control → Admin Rights Enforcement
8. Update Safety → Version Verification

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🎯 11. Usage Scenarios

🏠 11.1 Home Users

• Keep system updated without technical knowledge
• Automatic safety checks prevent installation issues
• One-click operation with clear prompts

💼 11.2 IT Professionals & Technicians

• Batch deployment across multiple systems
• Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting
• Security verification for corporate environments

🛠 11.3 System Builders

• Pre-installation preparation for new builds
• Driver consistency across multiple systems
• Time-saving automation vs manual updates

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📥 12. Download Options

12.1 Option 1: SFX Executable (Recommended)

• File: ChipsetUpdater-10.1-202x.xx.x-Win10-Win11.exe
• Features: Digital signature, one-click execution, automatic extraction
• For: Most users, easiest method

12.2 Option 2: Script Bundle

• Files: universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat + universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1
• Features: Full control, modifiable code, transparency
• For: Advanced users, customization

12.3 Option 3: Source Code

• Method: git clone the repository
• Features: Latest development version, full customization
• For: Developers, contributors

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📊 13. Independent Audit Results

This project has been thoroughly audited by 6 independent AI security experts, achieving an average score of 9.4/10. Multiple auditors confirmed it's the safest and most stable version ever released, suitable for daily use, corporate deployment, and technician toolkits.

View Full Audit Report • Security Policy

For current limitations and workarounds, please see: KNOWN_ISSUES.md

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📁 14. Project Structure

Key Files and Directories:

src/ - Main scripts directory

• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat - Main batch script
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 - Main PowerShell script
• get-intel-hwids.bat - Hardware ID scanner batch script
• get-intel-hwids.ps1 - Hardware ID scanner PowerShell script

data/ - Data files

• intel-chipset-infs-latest.md - Latest INF database
• intel-chipset-infs-download.txt - Download links

docs/ - Documentation

• BEHIND-THE-PROJECT_EN.md - Project background (English)

• BEHIND-THE-PROJECT_PL.md - Project background (Polish)

• audit-reports/ - Security audit reports

  • 2026-02-01-CHATGPT-AUDIT.md
  • 2026-02-01-CLAUDE-AUDIT.md
  • 2026-02-01-COPILOT-AUDIT.md
  • 2026-02-01-DEEPSEEK-AUDIT.md
  • 2026-02-01-GEMINI-AUDIT.md
  • 2026-02-01-GROK-AUDIT.md
  • 2025-11-21-CHATGPT-AUDIT.md
  • 2025-11-21-CLAUDE-AUDIT.md
  • 2025-11-21-COPILOT-AUDIT.md
  • 2025-11-21-DEEPSEEK-AUDIT.md
  • 2025-11-21-GEMINI-AUDIT.md
  • 2025-11-21-GROK-AUDIT.md

assets/ - Screenshots

• 1-security.png
• 2-detection.png
• 3-backup.png
• 4-install.png

ISSUE_TEMPLATE/ - Issue templates

• bug_report.md - Bug report template
• config.yml - Issue templates configuration file

/ - Root directory files

• CHANGELOG.md - Project changelog
• CONTRIBUTING.md - Contribution guidelines
• KNOWN_ISSUES.md - Known issues and workarounds
• LICENSE - MIT License
• PULL_REQUEST_TEMPLATE.md - Pull request template
• README.md - Main project documentation
• SECURITY.md - Security policy
• SECURITY-AUDITS.md - Comprehensive security audits summary

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📦 15. Release Structure

Each version (v10.1-202x.xx.x) includes:

15.1 Primary Files

• ChipsetUpdater-10.1-202x.xx.x-Win10-Win11.exe - Main executable (digitally signed)
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.bat - Batch wrapper
• universal-intel-chipset-updater.ps1 - PowerShell script

15.2 Verification Files

• ChipsetUpdater-10.1-2025.11.6-Win10-Win11.sha256 - EXE hash
• universal-intel-chipset-updater-10.1-202x.xx.x-ps1.sha256 - PS1 script hash
• FirstEver.tech.cer - Digital certificate

15.3 Documentation

• CHANGELOG.md - Version history
• SECURITY-AUDITS.md - Security reports

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❓ 16. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

🤔 16.1 Is this tool safe to use?

Yes! This tool has undergone comprehensive independent security audits by 6 different AI experts with an average score of 9.1/10. Multiple auditors confirmed it's the safest and most stable version ever released, suitable for daily use, corporate deployment, and technician toolkits.

Security measures include:

• Hash verification of all downloads
• Automatic system restore points before installation
• Official Intel drivers only from trusted sources
• Comprehensive pre-installation checks

Version 10.1-2025.11.6 is strongly recommended by security auditors for optimal safety and performance.

🔄 16.2 Will this update all my Intel drivers?

This tool specifically updates chipset INF files. It does not update GPU, network, or other device drivers.

⚠️ 16.3 What are the risks?

As with any system modification, there's a small risk of temporary system instability. The automated restore point minimizes this risk significantly.

💾 16.4 Where are files downloaded?

Files are temporarily stored in C:\Windows\Temp\IntelChipset\ and automatically cleaned up after installation.

🔧 16.5 What if something goes wrong?

The tool creates a system restore point before making changes. You can also check detailed logs in the temp directory.

🔄 16.6 How does the automatic update check work?

The tool compares your current version with the latest version on GitHub. If a newer version is available, it offers to download it directly to your Downloads folder with full verification.

🔒 16.7 What does self-hash verification do?

Before execution, the tool calculates its own SHA-256 hash and compares it with the official hash from GitHub. This ensures the file hasn't been modified, corrupted, or tampered with.

📧 16.8 How are updates notified?

The tool automatically checks for updates on each run and clearly notifies you if a newer version is available, with options to continue or update.

🏷️ 16.9 Why is the certificate "not trusted"?

The FirstEver.tech certificate is self-signed for project authenticity. Public trust requires expensive commercial certificates, but the included certificate allows verification of file origin.

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💻 17. Intel Platform Support

Generation	Code Name	Status	Notes
12th-14th Gen	Alder/Raptor Lake	✅ Full	Latest support
10th-11th Gen	Comet/Tiger Lake	✅ Full	Complete support
8th-9th Gen	Coffee/Whiskey Lake	✅ Full	Stable support
6th-7th Gen	Skylake/Kaby Lake	✅ Full	Mature support
4th-5th Gen	Haswell/Broadwell	✅ Full	Legacy support
2nd-3rd Gen	Sandy/Ivy Bridge	✅ Full	Extended support

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📊 18. Performance Metrics

18.1 Typical Execution Time Breakdown (Updated)

Phase	Time	Description
Compatibility Pre-Check	5–10 seconds	OS build, .NET Framework, TLS 1.2 availability, administrator privileges and GitHub connectivity verification
Verification & Update Check	5–10 seconds	Self-integrity hash verification and updater version check
Hardware Detection	10–25 seconds	Full system scan and Intel chipset device identification (HWID enumeration)
System Restore Point Creation	30–60 seconds	Automatic creation of a Windows System Restore Point before applying any changes
Package Download & Verification	5–10 seconds	Download and integrity verification of required Intel INF metadata packages
Installation	60–120 seconds	INF file installation, registry updates and device reconfiguration

18.2 Disk Space Usage

Stage	Estimated Usage	Notes
SFX archive (download)	~0.7 MB	Self-extracting EXE
Extracted scripts (BAT + PS1)	~90 KB	Temporary working files
System Restore Point	100–300 MB	Managed by Windows (shadow copy storage)
Downloaded Intel package	2–10 MB	EXE or MSI, platform-dependent
Extracted package contents	10–30 MB	Temporary extraction of INF files
Peak temporary disk usage	~150–350 MB	During restore point creation and extraction
Persistent disk usage after completion	< 5 MB	Scripts and logs only

Important notes:

• System Restore Point size is the dominant factor and depends on Windows configuration.
• All extracted installer files are automatically removed after completion.
• No drivers or binaries remain installed — only INF metadata.

18.3 Memory (RAM) Usage

Component	Estimated Usage	Notes
BAT launcher	< 5 MB	cmd.exe overhead
PowerShell runtime	40–80 MB	Script execution, parsing and hashing
INF parsing & HWID scan	20–40 MB	Temporary in-memory data structures
Installer extraction (EXE/MSI)	30–100 MB	Short peak during unpacking
Peak RAM usage	~100–200 MB	Worst-case during package extraction

Memory characteristics:

• RAM usage is short-lived and released immediately after each phase.
• No background services or resident processes.
• Safe even for systems with 2 GB RAM.

18.4 Resource Usage Summary

• Required free disk space: ~350 MB (safe upper bound)
• Typical disk usage: ~150–250 MB
• Peak RAM usage: ~100–200 MB
• Persistent footprint after exit: negligible

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🐛 19. Known Issues

For current limitations and workarounds, please see: KNOWN_ISSUES.md

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🚀 20. Ready to Update?

20.1 Quick Start Guide

1. Download latest release from Releases page
2. Verify digital signature and hashes (optional but recommended)
3. Run as Administrator for full system access
4. Follow prompts - tool handles everything automatically
5. Restart if prompted to complete installation

20.2 Verification Steps (Optional)

• Check file hashes match published SHA256 files
• Verify digital signature with included certificate
• Review security audit reports for confidence

20.3 Need Help?

• 📚 Full Documentation
• 🐛 Report Issues
• 💬 Community Discussions
• 🔧 Troubleshooting Guide
• 🔒 Security Information↑ Back to top

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🤝 21. Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please feel free to submit pull requests, report bugs, or suggest new features.

Areas for Contribution:

• Additional hardware platform support
• Translation improvements
• Documentation enhancements
• Testing on various Windows versions

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📄 22. License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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🙏 23. Acknowledgments

• Intel Corporation for providing official driver packages
• Security researchers for independent audits
• Open source community for continuous improvement
• Beta testers for real-world validation

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🔗 24. Important Links

• Releases - Download latest version
• Security Audits - Full audit history
• Issue Tracker - Report problems

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🧑‍💻 25. Author & Contact

Marcin Grygiel aka FirstEver

• 🌐 Website: www.firstever.tech
• 💼 LinkedIn: Marcin Grygiel
• 🔧 GitHub: FirstEverTech
• 📧 Contact: Contact Form

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💖 26. Support This Project

This project is maintained in my free time. Your support helps cover development costs and server expenses.

Your support means everything! If this project helped you, please consider:

• If this project helped you, please give it a ⭐ star on GitHub
• Sharing with friends and colleagues
• Reporting issues or suggesting features
• Supporting development financially

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Note: This tool is provided as-is for educational and convenience purposes. While we strive for accuracy, always verify critical INF updates through official channels. The complete HWID database is available for transparency and community contributions.

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