Is it any need to update WinRing0x64.xyx & WinRing0x64.dll?

[ke1ne]

Hi, guys! Is it OK to do this? Any needs, like better stability, etc.?
Thanks!

[seerge]

G-Helper uses winring version from UXTU, and to my best knowledge it is the latest one available. So there are no updates for it :)

It's same one used in OpenRGB, LibreHardwareMonitor, HandHeldCompanion, Fan Control and many other apps

[ke1ne]

Yes, I meant that source. OK, thank you for the info!

[cassiohui]

Hopefully after alternatives become available (the OCBase one or of course other alternatives can be used, I'm in no position to force anything) the decision will be reconsidered.

G-helper is brilliant but is functionally broken with this gone.

https://www.theverge.com/report/629259/winring0-windows-defender-fan-control-pc-monitoring-alert-quarantine

https://www.ocbase.com/news/winring-driver-alternative-announcement?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFEwBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHcre7_DPiG87V-rgFbiidmU8wlwTkDIMU0FIaThvbpHLjQadJzt2443Klg_aem_lFw-5xa_mz6fWnGJ4p0KVw

[seerge]

@cassiohui is it defender removing it for you ? (cause i didn't experienced it yet). If so - you can set an exception probably if you really need undervolting.

But honestly, undervolting gives you like 1-3% performance boost at best. It's not critical.

[cassiohui]

Hi, yes, Defender removed it.

[seerge]

@cassiohui you can set exception for it then

Just for the reference Asus own driver literally has (had?) similar vulnerability that winring (i'm not a big security expert, but as far as I understand idea is same)
GHSA-f48j-vwm8-858j

[cassiohui]

Hi Seerge,

My laptop is under MDM so I cannot set exception for it unfortunately. Blocked by Company IT.

[seerge]

@cassiohui ah now i get it. Well, then you will have to survive without undervolting for some time.