How Do I Stop Windows from Updating Drivers?
Contents to Stop Windows from Doing Automatic Driver Updates, Navigate to Control Panel > System & Security > System > Advanced System Settings > Hardware >...
To stop Windows from doing automatic driver updates, navigate to Control Panel > System & Security > System > Advanced System Settings > Hardware > Device Installation Settings. Then choose “No (your device might not work as expected).”
How do I stop Windows Update from installing drivers?
Under Devices, right-click the icon for the computer, and then click Device installation settings. A new window pops up asking you whether you want Windows to download driver software. Click to select No, let me choose what to do, select Never install driver software from Windows update, and then click Save Changes.
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How do I stop Windows 10 from installing drivers?
Click Advanced System Settings under Control Panel home. Select the Hardware tab, then click Device Driver Installation. Select the No radio box, then click Save Changes. This will prevent Windows 10 from automatically installing drivers when you connect or install new hardware.
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