Disabling Intel AMT after update to the latest Intel ME Firmware (v11.6.29.3287 & Lenovo package n1drg53w)

Special Topics Intel Management Engine
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Has anyone installed Intel ME Firmware version 11.6.29.3287 (Lenovo’s n1drg53w)
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followed the steps to disable Intel AMT (published by Intel as mitigation for CVE-2017-5689)
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confirmed that these steps DO WORK to disable AMT under the new firmware?

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Family:   ME
Version:  11.6.29.3287
Release:  Production
Type:     Region, Stock
SKU:      Corporate H
Rev:      D0
SVN:      1
VCN:      193
PV:       Yes
Date:     2017-05-04
Size:     0x702000
Platform: SPT/KBP
 



TIA
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based on my test it is not necessary to follow those steps because Intel AMT is removed from the system (Service, Files, Everything).

the “ACUConfig.exe UnConfigure” command returns nothing, and “SCSDiscovery.exe” returns that my laptop only runs Intel® Small Business Advantage, which has been discontinued since late 2016 and doesn’t seem to be running on my machine.

is it correct to assume that Intel ME now no longer has any Windows processes/services running, and therefore if your computer is not connected via ethernet Intel ME is now completely isolated and inaccessible?

thanks!