Bios Update for Elitebook 8470P

[Morgan34]

Hi, I recently received an email with a critical BIOS update HP Notebook System BIOS Update (ver F.66 Rev.A) 

My current BIOS is 68ICF verF64 Date 04/27/2016.

When I downloaded this I noticed that the operating systems listed did not include Windows 10, which I am using, it only went as far as Windows 8.1.

My product number is C8J77PA#ABG, my serial number is CNU3209YWB

Should I install this update given that it does not list as being for Windows10.

Is HP doing updates for my model Elitebook using Windows 10 operating system?

If not would it be better to go back to Windows8.1?

Thanks

[IT_WinSec]

Hello,

Welcome to the HP Support forum.

The update is somewhat listed as not Windows 10 compatible. Therefore, I wouldn't run it on PC running Windows 10 and I wouldn't risk it.  If Windows 10 runs well, you can continue using it.

General recommendation I provide to users/customers is NOT to upgrade BIOS/UEFI unless they experience any kind of specific BIOS/UEFI issue. Updating just for updaing and just for using the latest verson is not solution. Any kind of update (no matter for what and who relesed it) can fix 2 issues but may introduce 10 more issues. Additionally, upgrading the BIOS (for any vendor) poses more risks because BIOS recovery is not that easy as compared to typical software updates IF something goes wrong.

Same applies for Windows Updates, OS update, drivers updates, etc - upgrade/update IF you have issues which you know are fixed in the newer version or for some severe security issues. Otherwise, keep the existing version as long as possible.

Hope this helps.