Intel® NPU Driver - Windows Update Installation Failed with Error Code 1000

[kagany]

Description:
This download installs Intel® NPU Driver - Windows* 32.0.100.4181 for Intel® Core™ Ultra processors.

Version:
32.0.100. 4181Release date:
July 23, 2025Size:
117.58 MB

The info above belongs to the failed update. I cannot update the drivers on Lenovo Thinkpad E16 Gen 1. This is the first time such an error happened, also the first time I update an NPU Driver.

[Mike_Intel]

Hello kagany,

Thank you for posting in Intel community Forum.

For me to better understand and diagnose the issue further, let me ask you to provide detailed responses to the following questions. This information will help me isolate the problem and determine the most appropriate course of action moving forward.

1. What is the complete model of your processor?
2. How did you update the driver?
3. What are the troubleshooting steps that you tried so far?

If you have questions, please let us know. Thank you.

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Mike_Intel]

Hello kagany,

I hope this message finds you well. 

Were you able to check the previous post?

Please let us know if you still need assistance.

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Mike_Intel]

Hello kagany,

I hope you are having a good day.

I am sending another follow up on the information that I requested. 

Since we have not heard back from you, I need to close this inquiry. 

If you need further assistance, please post a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored. 

Thank you and have a great day.

Best regards,

Michael L.

Intel Customer Support Technician