Why Windows update is installing drivers?

NndnG 1,101 Reputation points
2021-05-14T08:29:42.93+00:00

Hi,

I used this option:
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However, Windows update is detecting and installing drivers automatically.
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I don't want to install any drivers from Windows update.
I want to detect and install updates only for Windows 10 & Windows Defender.

Pls let us know, what additional I have to do?

Best Regards
NndnG

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  1. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2021-05-15T01:11:47.273+00:00

    You may disable via Group Policy also:

    Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.

    Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.

    Browse the following path:

    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update

    On the right side, double-click the Do not include drivers with Windows Update policy.

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  2. Kapil Arya 7,596 Reputation points MVP
    2021-05-14T11:33:31.687+00:00

    Hello,

    Try the registry method to disable driver updates, see if it helps:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-disable-driver-updates-in-windows-10

    Hope this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

  3. S.Sengupta 15,111 Reputation points MVP
    2021-05-16T00:52:53.073+00:00

    You can’t stop updates entirely—because they help keep your device safe and secure, updates will eventually need to be installed and downloaded, regardless of your update settings. Here's how to temporarily pause updates from being downloaded and installed. Note that after the pause limit is reached, you'll need to install the latest updates before you can pause updates again.

    In the Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) or later, or in Windows version 1809 for Pro or Enterprise, select Start > Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update . Then choose one of the following options:

    Select Pause updates for 7 days.

    Select Advanced options. Then, in the Pause updates section, select the drop-down menu and specify a date for updates to resume.

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  4. Miles 1,251 Reputation points
    2021-05-17T08:29:17.497+00:00

    Hi

    We could check this link to prevent windows update from updating specific device driver in windows 10 https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/146562-prevent-windows-update-updating-specific-device-driver.html

    Best regrads

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