How to stop Windows 11 from downloading Drivers

Hi ,

I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
3. Quick Tip: On Windows 10/11, you can now copy and paste the path in the Registry's address bar to quickly jump to the key destination

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Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and click on Key.

Name the key WindowsUpdate and press Enter

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4 Right-click the newly created key, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.

Name the key ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate and press Enter.

Double-click the newly created DWORD and set the value from 0 to 1.

Click OK.

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Step 1. Open Windows Run by pressing Windows + R keys at the same time. Type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry.

Step 2. Click HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE -> SOFTWARE -> Policies -> Microsoft -> Windows -> DriverSearching.

Step 3. Double-click DriverUpdateWizardWuSearchEnabled and set the value data as 0. Click OK.

Step 4. Restart your Windows 10 PC and this setting will take effect.

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Hope this helps.

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Thank you for the reply and instructions, Carlo. I'll save this perchance I get the nerve to go into the Registry and make the adjustments.

Hi ,

I'm happy, you can always count on the Microsoft community.

Hope this helps.

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Is there another way to resolve this other than going into the Registry to make adjustments?

Hi ,

It is possible to disable using Group policy, however this method is only possible in the Pro or enterprise versions.

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 > Manage updates offered from Windows Update

On the right side, double-click the

Do not include drivers with Windows Update policy.

Select the Enabled option.

Click Apply.

Click OK.

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