Windows 10: Windows 10 Device Manager loses ability to update drivers over internet

Microsoft allows users to download, install or update drivers on Windows 10 in multiple ways. You can update a device driver manually, including using Device Manager, Windows Update, and tools from device manufacturers.

Updating drivers via Windows Update can take some time until manufacturers publish newer driver packages. In addition, the update process could also fail or get stuck in the installation screen.

Alternatively, Microsoft has always allowed users to update device drivers and components using Device Manager.


Device Manager in Windows 10 version 1909

Device Manager comes with two options—Search automatically for updated driver software and Browse my computer for driver software. The first option allows you to download and install the package automatically using the Microsoft servers, while the second option requires you to browse your hard drives and select the driver software manually.

Starting with Windows 10 version 2004 (Build 19041.423), Microsoft has quietly disabled the option to update drivers in Device Manager over the internet.


Device Manager in Windows 10 version 2004

The first option in Device Manager will only install the updated driver if you already have pre-downloaded the package and it is on your computer’s hard drive. Windows 10 Build 19041.423 also blocks the Device Manager from connecting to Microsoft servers or the internet.


Device Manager no longer connects to the internet

When you select the first option, the Device Manager wizard will detect and install the new driver on your computer if the update package on your hard drive is accessible to the tool.

This means that whoever wants to easily and automatically update drivers in Windows 10 from Microsoft servers must use the Settings app, as the Device Manager no longer allows you to update the drivers over the internet.

With Windows 10 feature update, Microsoft has also restored the optional update listings in the Settings app. The new “view optional updates” link on the Windows Update settings leads directly to a page where you can manage the driver updates. On this screen, each driver is listed with the manufacturer name, classification and version number.



For the majority of the users, this change to the Device Manager shouldn’t be a problem.

It is all part of Microsoft’s plan to streamline the update experience on Windows 10 and it’s also not a secret that Microsoft is slowly reducing the dependence on legacy tools.

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Upgrading to Windows 10 from windows 7 and losing internet connection

Did you run the Windows 10 connection troubleshooter?

Troubleshoot Internet connection problems

Also, check in the "Device Manager" to see if the network adapter is ok.
You may need to un-install it and then "Scan for new devices".

This is published by HP; however, it gives some good info on troubleshooting with the device manager.
HP PCs - Device Manager Information (Windows 10, 8)

 

Losing internet connection intermittently only on laptop

Hi Lindamartin,

For us to know the reason why your laptop is losing internet connection intermittently and how to fix it, we would like to know more information:

• Have you tried updating your drivers?
• Did you receive any error messages?

We suggest that you try the troubleshooting steps below and check if it will solve the issue:

1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

2. Select Troubleshooting.

3. Select View all on the top left corner.

4. Click on Internet Connections.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

Method 2:

We suggest you to update the Network adapters driver from the Device Manager.

Follow the below steps:

1. Right click on Start button and click on
Device Manager.

2. Expand the
Network adapters driver from the list.

3. Right click on the driver and click on
Update driver Software.

Post us back with the result.

 

losing internet connection

Hi,

Sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Please let us know if you receive any error code or error message.

Try the following methods and check if it helps:

Method 1: Run the Internet Connections troubleshooter.

Follow the below steps:

1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

2. Select Troubleshooting.

3. Select View all on the top left corner.

4. Click on Internet Connections.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

If the issue persists then follow the below method.

Method 2:

I suggest you to update the Network adapters driver from the Device Manager.

Follow the below steps:

1. Right click on Start button and click on
Device Manager.

2. Expand the
Network adapters driver from the list.

3. Right click on the driver and click on
Update driver Software.

I suggest you refer the help article below as well.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/fix-network-connection-issues

Hope this helps. Get back to us for any further queries on losing Internet connection. We are happy to help!