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Old 10-27-2009, 04:46 PM   #1
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New Intel G2 SSD Firmware kills Windows 7 Installs

Dailytech has an article describing the latest firmware issues with Intel's 2nd Gen SSD.

In what seems like even more bad luck for Intel (and for G2 owners), there appears to be yet another firmware issue cropping up to ruin the day. This time around, the new firmware appears to be hosing Windows 7-based systems after the update is applied.
One user, georgewillow, wrote the following on Intel's support pages:
Just did the firmware update and it hosed my Windows 7 installation. The updater showed a successful firmware update. Initially the computer booted just fine, but once I was within Windows it installed some drivers and asked for a reboot. That's when the trouble started. Now the drive won't boot Windows 7 anymore. I don't know if it's a Dell problem or Intel problem. The Dell BIOS claims a SMART error. I have a Dell XPS 8000.
But it seems that the problem isn't limited to any particular OEM. Users with custom built PCs are also experiencing this problem.

Intel has issued the following statement:
Yes, we have been contacted by users with issues with the firmware upgrade for our 34nm SSDs and we are investigating. We take all sightings and issues seriously and are working toward resolution. We have temporarily taken down the firmware link while we investigate.

For more about this story, go to Dailytech.com
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Old 10-28-2009, 02:29 PM   #2
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Well that stinks! I hope everyone that has one did a back up.
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:05 PM   #3
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Im glad i didn't try that new firmware on my intel ssd drive. I hope they can fix the problem and release a new firmware.
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