Intel (R) Management Engine Interface driver has become one of the major cause for shutdown related issues in windows laptops. To fix the incomeplete shutdown bug (Light stays on and screen goes black), one needs to downgrade to Intel (R) Management Engine Interface (MEI) driver to a lower version (From version 11 to 9 or 10). The problem is whenever you uninstall Intel (R) Management Engine Interface from device manager, it rolls back and updates itself to the same state again.
Here is a working solution about how to downgrade Intel (R) Management Engine Interface driver from version 11 to 9.
Step 1 – First go to https://downloadcenter.intel.com/search?keyword=intel+management+engine. Download the relevant Intel (R) Management Engine Interface driver from there compatible to your laptop model.
For automatic identification and intel(r) management engine interface driver, we strongly recommend to download and install the Driver Update Tool – it will help you to get the correct latest drivers for all of your devices and avoid conflicts and improper work of your system. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers. 3) Click the Update button next to the flagged Intel Management Engine Interface driver to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver (you can do this with the FREE version).
Also, you can go to different manufacturers websites and download the right driver depending upon your laptop model.
Below are some famous laptop manufacturers and their driver resource pages.
Step 2 – Now, install the downloaded driver. Do not worry about uninstalling the version 11 of Intel (R) Management Engine Interface driver first as when you will install it it will override the driver installation.
Step 3 – Now, press windows key + x and write services.msc in the run command box.
Step 4 – Now, once service manager window opens up, find windows update entry from it. Double click on it and choose startup type as disabled.
Step 5 – Now, click stop.
Step 6 – Now, download windows 10 show or hide updates tool from Microsoft. Now, run the troubleshooter and hide updates to the Intel Management Engine Interface (MEI) Driver.
Step 7 – Now, reboot the PC.
You have rolled back the MEI driver to the previous version. Now, its time to change startup type as automatic in windows update entry in the service manager.
Step 8 – Open service manager and double click on windows update and again choose startup type as automatic.
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Purpose
This download record installs the Intel® Management Engine (Intel® ME) components for Windows 7*, Windows 8.1*, and Windows® 10 for Intel® NUC Kit NUC5i5MYHE and Intel® NUC Board NUC5i5MYBE.
The Intel ME installer detects the Intel NUC’s capabilities and installs the relevant drivers.
What’s in this package
MEI-Only Installer MSI - This folder contains the installer for the Intel Management Engine Interface driver only.
WINDOWSDriverPackages - This folder contains the INF files for IT Professionals.
Depending on which installer you use, you can see different versions related to this Intel ME package:
In Device Manager: Intel Management Engine Interface driver version: 11.0.5.1189
In Programs and Features: Intel Management Engine Components package version: 11.0.6.1194
Notes
If the Intel ME driver hasn't been successfully installed, you can see an error on a PCI Simple Communications Controller in Device Manager.
Kernel-Mode Driver Framework 1.11 (KB 2685811) may need to be installed first if you are using Windows 7.
Not sure if this is the right driver for your Intel® NUC?
Run Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to automatically detect driver updates.
This download is valid for the product(s) listed below.