Windows 10: A discussion about updating drivers

This could make a great point for our discussion.

As for the second question, maybe you have 2 GPUs? Integrated one (usually Intel) and dedicated one (nVidia).

 

So, since WUMT and WU have the same database (as I suppose), how can the tool access drivers not given to Microsoft?

 

MS already has them, manufacturers do not, yet.

 

A lot of GPU driver upgrades/updates are just fixes for certain games. If you don't play them those updates are useless.
Your laptop has two GPUs because one is in the processor and another one is a dedicated GPU, Thru drivers, OS and programs/games should seamlessly switch between them depending on the load. The one within processor is used for desktop and most 2D applications while dedicated one is used mostly for 3D and games. Dedicated ones need more power so it's switched off when not needed.

 

Thanks CountMike and doriandiaconu, I always wondered why it had two. I don’t play games so I don’t feel I’m missing out on anything. It was annoying asking me up update all the time.

 

Hi All,

A while back in 2015 MS silently issued an update KB3073930 - last updated Nov 2017
That was supposed to enable the HIDE option for Driver updates
As i've not had a need to hide any updates i didnt install it
So i dont know if it works as advertised
Im sure someone will try it now and post the results*Party


https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...ling-in-window

Roy

EDIT
see also KB3183922, does the same

 

Thanks, looks nice.

Now I wonder if they think themselves that it's a good to stick to the manufacturer drivers instead of their versions haha.

 

Hi

I actually >>> RAN <<< it on my IP, it picked up a pile of Intel drivers ALLEGEDLY ready to update
Xchecked in updates there NOT showing????

These KB's appear to be RUN ONCE troubleshooters, and therefor do not appear within Installed Updates

So the moral of the story SAVE it


Roy

 

Can you please explain more? What did you run and what happened? I don't understand quite everything. Thanks!

 

Does anyone know the difference between updating the drivers via Windows Update and Device Manager?

 

WU sends what they think you need, thru device manager you can choose which compatible driver to install. Personally. I haven't found a single driver letting DM go to WU ti find it.

 

I agree with those who say "don't update just for sake being updated". Many times I can recognize those who (my impression) check every day for latest updates and are somehow disappointed (..ah, nothing again..) if there are none.
Ok, now and then, I check for some (hardware) updates too. That's in cases something doesn't work (for me) as it should. And before I execute (driver) update, I always read changelog: is my issue solved? No? Is there something else I would benefit about? Not really? Then why would I bother risking new trouble? Yes, it happened I needed to go back to older graphic driver.. and few days ago I also ditched latest Firefox browser and went back to v55 (issue solved).
In short: I'm no "up to date addict" anymore -and my PC works just fine for years. Ah yes, my PC.. Win7 x64 SP1 -not updated!

 

I just gave it a try for the lulz and I found a couple of drivers that could've been updated and not seen by WU.

 

Hi
If you follow my first post, there's a link to the KB in the thread.
(note uncheck advanced)

Roy

 

Folks read the description of what the new video driver is intended to fix or do.
Do you have that problem? If not don't get in a hurry to update.
Just because a video driver is new doesn't mean you need it.
With nVidia, many updates are for improvement for certain games.
Read what the driver does not just that it is new.

Jack