In addition to a new update for the 12-inch Surface Pro, Microsoft"s most affordable consumer tablet, the company pushed new firmware for the Surface Pro 10, its business-focused Windows tablet. The latest release addresses security vulnerabilities in NPU and Wi-Fi software, fixes camera instabilities, slow Wi-Fi performance, and more. The update is packed with important changes, so if you have a Surface Pro 10 (non-5G variant), make sure to download it now.
Here is the changelog:
- Security:
- Addresses potential security vulnerabilities related to Intel® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software Advisory INTEL-SA-01398 that may allow denial of service.
- Addresses a potential NPU security vulnerability that may allow an attacker to load malicious code.
- Reliability:
- Fixes an issue that causes camera instability.
- Addresses an issue that may require reset and recovery while the device is in the disconnected standby power-saving mode.
- Performance and usability:
- Fixes an issue that causes slow Wi-Fi performance even when the device is close to a wireless access point.
- Resolves an issue that results in devices using low-power Wi-Fi levels in some countries instead of the country-specific power levels.
Here is the list of new drivers:
| Windows Update Name | Windows Device Manager |
|---|---|
| Intel - net - 23.160.0.4 | Intel(R) Wi-Fi 6E AX211 160MHz - Network adapters |
| Intel Corporation - Bluetooth - 23.160.0.9 | Intel(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) - Bluetooth |
| Intel Corporation Driver Update (32.0.100.4297) | Intel(R) AI Boost - Neural processors |
| Intel Corporation Driver Update (32.0.100.4297) | Intel(R) AI Boost - Extensions |
Here is extra information about the release:
| Supported Configurations | Surface Pro 10 for Business (non-5G) |
|---|---|
| Supported Windows Versions | Windows 11 version 23H2 |
| How to get the update | Settings > Windows Update Surface Support website (manual installation) |
| Update Size | 1.1GB (manual installation only) |
| Additional Steps | The update does not require extra steps before or after installation |
Before installing the update, make sure to back up important data. Even though there are no known bugs or issues, Surface firmware updates are non-uninstallable, so better be safe than sorry. As for support, Microsoft will continue releasing firmware updates for the Surface Pro 10 until April 9, 2030.