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(version 5.0.4.43v2 or later) from manufacturer sites like Dell or Lenovo to install manually after OS setup. Common Download Locations (Use at own risk)
The original utility (and its installers) contained a vulnerability (CVE-2018-3700) that could allow via local access. Using archived or third-party versions of this specific tool is risky and not recommended by Intel. Alternatives for Adding USB 3.0 Support intel-windows-7-usb-3-0-creator-utility-download
: Tools like the Windows 7 Image Updater (version 5
: Use the Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool built into Windows to manually inject drivers into the boot.wim and install.wim files of your installation media. intel-windows-7-usb-3-0-creator-utility-download
can automate the process of adding essential USB 3.0/3.1 and NVMe drivers to an original Windows 7 SP1 ISO.