On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 11:57 AM, Richard B. McDonald wrote:

Every time I start my laptop, I get a pop-up notification that Intel wants to check for updates.

It sounds to me like you are using the Intel Driver & Support Assistant, which does give these notices.  Once you know you've seen one, it's far easier to go to the Intel Driver & Support Assistant icon in the system tray (probably in the overflow area shown by activating the chevron) and activating it.  It then opens the Intel webpage where all "the magic happens" and throws focus to it.  Then just wait for the system scan to be done and you'll get the install button for the update/updates on that page.
 
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Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041  

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