I've installed a new processor and getting a microcode update error,I've downloaded a lot of update files and they do nothing.so if there's anybody that can give me step by step info on updating my processor I'd be very thankful.

It may be possible that there is nothing wrong at all. Here is something I found related to it. And according to what Im reading its normal.

Error Indicator on "Update Microcode Device" in Device Manager Though No Problem Is Evident (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/307152)


The Microcode Update Device, which by default is a hidden device, provides the latest microcode updates for the CPU if the BIOS is not up to date. The Microcode Update Device driver loads at startup and checks the processor. When the Microcode Update Device determines that the BIOS information is in fact up to date, the device is unloaded from memory to free up resources. If you then specify Show hidden devices, Device Manager displays an error indicator even though the device is working as designed.

For additional information%1, click the article number%2 below to view the article%2 in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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Description of the Microcode Update Device
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