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    How To Disable Automatic Driver Updates On Windows 10

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    This document provides instructions for disabling automatic driver updates on Windows 10 using either Group Policy or the Registry. It explains that while Windows Update drivers usually work well, sometimes custom or manufacturer drivers are needed. The steps using Group Policy involve accessing and modifying a policy in the Local Group Policy Editor. For Windows 10 Home without Group Policy access, the Registry can be edited instead by creating and modifying specific keys and values. The goal is to prevent driver updates while still receiving other Windows updates.

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    This document provides instructions for disabling automatic driver updates on Windows 10 using either Group Policy or the Registry. It explains that while Windows Update drivers usually work well, sometimes custom or manufacturer drivers are needed. The steps using Group Policy involve accessing and modifying a policy in the Local Group Policy Editor. For Windows 10 Home without Group Policy access, the Registry can be edited instead by creating and modifying specific keys and values. The goal is to prevent driver updates while still receiving other Windows updates.

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    This document provides instructions for disabling automatic driver updates on Windows 10 using either Group Policy or the Registry. It explains that while Windows Update drivers usually work well, sometimes custom or manufacturer drivers are needed. The steps using Group Policy involve accessing and modifying a policy in the Local Group Policy Editor. For Windows 10 Home without Group Policy access, the Registry can be edited instead by creating and modifying specific keys and values. The goal is to prevent driver updates while still receiving other Windows updates.

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    How To Disable Automatic Driver Updates On Windows 10

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    This document provides instructions for disabling automatic driver updates on Windows 10 using either Group Policy or the Registry. It explains that while Windows Update drivers usually work well, sometimes custom or manufacturer drivers are needed. The steps using Group Policy involve accessing and modifying a policy in the Local Group Policy Editor. For Windows 10 Home without Group Policy access, the Registry can be edited instead by creating and modifying specific keys and values. The goal is to prevent driver updates while still receiving other Windows updates.

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    How to disable automatic driver updates

    on Windows 10
    If you want to use specific drivers, you can configure Windows 10 to prevent drivers
    delivery through Windows Update, and here's how to do it.
    MAURO HUCULAK
    30 Aug 2018 1

    On Windows 10, the automatic update mechanism is a convenient system


    that provides maintenance and security patches as well as updates for
    Microsoft products and device drivers.

    Although drivers available through Windows Update usually work pretty well,
    they're not always the most up to date, and sometimes getting driver updates
    automatically are known to cause issues on specific hardware configurations.

    In previous versions, you're able to exclude drivers using the Windows Update
    settings, but that option is no longer available in the Settings app. However,
    it's still possible to prevent Windows 10 from downloading driver updates
    using the Local Group Policy Editor and Registry.

    In this Windows 10 guide, we'll walk you through the steps to prevent


    Windows Update from including driver updates during automatic maintenance.

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     How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Group Policy
     How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Registry

    How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update


    using Group Policy
    If you're running Windows 10 Pro, the easiest way to stop getting driver
    updates from Windows Update is using the Local Group Policy Editor with
    these steps:

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


    2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
    3. Browse the following path:
    Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates >
    Windows Components > Windows Update
    4. On the right side, double-click the Do not include drivers with Windows
    Update policy.
    5. Select the Enabled option.
    6. Click Apply. 
    7. Click OK.
    After completing the steps, your device will continue to receive security and
    other patches, but drivers will be excluded.

    If you need help downloading and installing device drivers manually, we have
    you covered with everything you need to know in this guide.
    In the case you change your mind, you can roll back the previous settings
    using the same instructions, but on step No. 5, select the Not
    Configured option.

    How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update


    using Registry
    On Windows 10 Home, you won't have access to the Local Group Policy
    Editor, but you can still exclude driver updates by modifying the Registry with
    these steps:

    Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it


    can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly.
    It's recommended to make a full backup of your PC before proceeding.

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


    2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
    3. Browse the following path:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows
    Quick Tip: On Windows 10, you can now copy and paste the path in the
    Registry's address bar to quickly jump to the key destination.
    4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and click on Key.
    5. Name the key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
    6. Right-click the newly created key, select New, and click on DWORD (32-
    bit) Value.
    7. Name the key ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate and press Enter.
    8. Double-click the newly created DWORD and set the value from 0 to 1.
    9. Click OK.
    Once you've completed the steps, cumulative updates will continue to
    download, but you won't receive updates for drivers.

    At any time you can revert the changes using the same instructions, but on
    step No. 4, inside the WindowsUpdate (folder) key, make sure to right-click
    the ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate DWORD and select
    the Delete option.

    Wrapping things up
    While we're outlining the steps to disable driver updates, we're not saying that
    you should block this type of updates as they're required for hardware to work
    correctly. However, there are special cases when you may need to use
    custom drivers or drivers provided by your manufacturer, instead of those
    available through Windows Update, and in these situations, this guide can
    come in handy.
    If you're having problems with a single driver update, it's recommended to
    temporarily block that update using the Show or hide updates tool.

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