Windows 10: How can I prevent Windows 10 from auto-updating my graphics drivers?

I'm running a RX-580 graphics card and the ONLY game I play is Destiny 2. I prefer drivers 18.5.1 and I'd like to just KEEP using this version. It works well. But lately twice a week my AMD drivers are auto-updated to 19.2. This started about a month ago, maybe more. When I use AMD's cleanup utility and re-install 18.5.1, I make sure that the box for auto-update is unchecked, but yet this keeps happening over and over. I'm sick of it. Please help. System info below:

OS Name: Microsoft Windows 10 Home

Version: 10.0.18362 Build 18362

System Type: x64-based PC

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 Six-Core Processor, 3200 Mhz,, 6 Core(s), 12 Logical Proce...

Bios Version/Date: American Megatrends Inc P2.40 4/10/2017

SMBIOS Version: 3.0

BaseBoard procuct: AB350 Pro4

Installed Physical Memory (RAM): 16.0 GB

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Disabling Windows Update only way to prevent Realtek driver from auto-updating on Windows 10

Hi Patrick,

Since you've done a lot of troubleshooting steps just to prevent updates, we suggest you to check this article:

How to temporarily prevent a driver update from reinstalling in Windows 10. It contains troubleshooting steps pertaining to the issue.

We look forward to your response.

 

Graphics Driver Crash on Fullscreen after Windows 10 Update

Hi Noah,

I appreciate your effort to resolve the issue with driver. I will certainly help you.

The issue might occur due to incompatibility of drivers.

I suggest you to run the Programs compatibility troubleshooter. It
runs the program using settings from a previous version of Windows. Try this setting if you know the program is designed for (or worked in) a specific previous version of Windows.

Kindly follow the steps to run the compatibility troubleshooter:

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  Go to Control Panel and select Troubleshooting.
  
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  Click on programs.
  
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  Select Programs compatibility Troubleshooter
  and follow the on screen instructions.
  

If the issue still persist kindly go to the below link and click on
Auto Detect on GPU. It will automatically detect the latest updated graphic driver.

Drivers | GeForce

You can also try rolling back the graphic driver.

Kindly follow the steps to roll back the driver:

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  Press Windows key + X and select Device Manager.
  
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  Click on the Display driver to expand, right click on the device/ graphic driver and click on Properties.
  
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  Now click on Driver tab and click on Roll Back Driver button.
  

Please get back to us for further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank You

 

Constant issues with windows update .. suspected to be graphics driver problem.

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. Let me help you to fix the issue.

I appreciate the troubleshooting steps you have performed trying to fix the issue. Go to the Windows update installed and let us know which Windows update KB number is conflict to the issue.

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  Type update on the windows search bar and select View installed update.
  
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  Check for the KB number.
  

You can also hide/block the Windows update, visit the below link:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

Meanwhile, let’s try simple troubleshooting steps and check. At first, I suggest you to install the graphic card driver and try installing the Windows update. Go to the below link and click on AUTO DETECT YOUR GPU. It
will automatically detect the updated graphics card driver.

Drivers | GeForce

Hope this helps. Let us know the status.