Intel Chipset Device software (INF Update Utility-EXE only) failed to install version 10.0.27.

[SSarg1]

I am running windows 7 64bit home premium. My processor is an Intel Core i5-3570K. The Intel driver update utility detects version 6.1.7601.17514 and recommends version 10.0.27. Download is successful, but the install fails. I restarted the computer, and ran the program again. It failed again. I had a peek through these forums, and someone recommended I download the drivers here:

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/20775/Intel-Chipset-Device-Software-INF-Update-Utility- Download Intel® Chipset Device Software (INF Update Utility)

I downloaded the drivers, extracted them, and ran the install, but the Driver Update Utility still detects version 6.1.7601.17514 on my computer, even after a reboot.

I'm stuck. I've no idea why it won't update. Seems like more than a few people are experiencing similar issues, but so far I can't find a fix.

[Allan_J_Intel1]

The INF utility will install only if the chipset requires new drivers. Intel releases newer INF utilities for new chipset. If the installation file detects the driver has been previously installed, it will not install anything.

Allan.