How to Block Automatic Drivers Update in Windows 10
6On 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.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
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Buried deep within the old Control Panel, Windows 10 still has the option to avoid installing drivers as part of Windows Updates. For most of us, the drivers are a welcome addition to keep things running smoothly, but the tinkerers out there like things a certain way, and updating a driver might change previously stored settings.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, and Windows 10 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Huawei and Samsung.