Yes. Intel never charges for drivers. If a website asks for payment or subscription, it’s a scam.
This means your laptop manufacturer (like Dell, HP, or Lenovo) has locked the driver ecosystem to their custom releases. To bypass this, download the .zip version from Intel, extract it, and update manually via the Windows Device Manager . intel driver version xxxx154251 download free
You can download the latest official Intel drivers for free using these official methods: Intel® Driver & Support Assistant download the .zip version from Intel