Man that is one convoluted way to get you to where you want to go!
Did you get through the install?
Yes, very straightforward installation, see my post #62 above.
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CVE-2017-5715) known as "Spectre". Fixed by MS patch together with CPU firmware update.
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CVE-2017-5754) known as "Meltdown". Fixed by MS patch, does not rely on CPU firmware update.
Below applies to me as well, bought my Intel i7-8700 a couple of months ago.
https://www.tweakhound.com/2018/01/05/dear-intel-corporation/
"Dear Intel Corporation,
You were informed of the flaws in your CPUs months ago. Specifically, Spectre on June 1st, and Meltdown on July 28th of last year.
In December of last year I spent $1,877.34 on a new computer system based on the i7-8700k CPU, a CPU you long knew to have a major security issue. You should have stopped CPU sales as soon as you knew how bad the security issue with your CPUs were.
You knowingly sold me a flawed product and you are responsible for not only that but the related purchases, the time wasted, the sleepless nights and anguish. So, you owe me $1,877.34 + $1000 for time wasted + $5000 for pain and suffering. Complete breakdown is available on request. I expect this to be paid promptly.
Thank you,
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