Windows 10: How do I permanently prevent MS from updating my Display drivers?

Discus and support How do I permanently prevent MS from updating my Display drivers? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Today, MS decided again to update my Nvidia display driver (which, for reasons, I had specifically frozen at 417). Unlike before, I wasn't even offered... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by meimeiriver2, Nov 15, 2019.

  1. How do I permanently prevent MS from updating my Display drivers?


    Today, MS decided again to update my Nvidia display driver (which, for reasons, I had specifically frozen at 417). Unlike before, I wasn't even offered the option anymore to not install it and/or hide the update: MS just passive-aggressively pushes it on you.


    So, how do I permanently prevent MS from updating my Display drivers?


    Running Win 10, 64-bit (fully up-to-date... sadly).

    :)
     
    meimeiriver2, Nov 15, 2019
    #1

  2. Windows update reverted display to MS Basic Display Driver

    Hi,

    Normally, this issue occurs when the drivers were being corrupted or updated after the recent update. Since you've already tried to install the latest driver, we suggest that you roll back to the previous driver and check if it helps to resolve the issue. To
    do this, kindly follow the steps below:

    • Open Device Manager.
    • Double-click the device for which you want to roll back to the previous version of the driver, and then click
      Properties.
    • Under the Driver tab, select Roll Back Driver.
    • Select OK.

    Let us know how it goes after performing the suggested steps.
     
    Eileen Gal, Nov 15, 2019
    #2
  3. Display driver not supporting and device manager not showing Display adapter option

    Hi Maheen,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    This issue could have occurred due to these reasons:

    • Incorrect settings.
    • Corrupt or outdated display driver.
    Try the steps listed here and check if it helps:

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to download and install all the available Windows Updates including Optional Updates. Check if it helps.

    Method 2:

    If the issue persists, i suggest you to uninstall and re-install latest display driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Uninstall display driver.

    • Right-click on the Start Button and click on
      Device manager.
    • Double-click on Display Adapters to expand.
    • Right-click on the display adapter driver that is listed and select properties.
    • In the window opened, click on drivers tab.
    • In the drivers tab, Click on Uninstall option.
    Now restart your computer and check, if the problem persists try step 2.

    Step 2:

    Re-install display driver from the manufacturer website.

    Let us know if the issue is resolved or if you need further assistance, we will be glad to help.
     
    Akheel Ahmed, Nov 15, 2019
    #3
  4. SASCO67 Win User

    How do I permanently prevent MS from updating my Display drivers?

    Windows update reverted display to MS Basic Display Driver

    I just wanted to thank you! This is the only thing to have worked after several nights trawling the online help. My screen resolution is now back to normal after last week's Windows 10 update. I had tried so many "fixes" and this was the only one to have
    worked and was so easy to do! Now my photos look normal again and not horribly stretched! Thanks a million1
     
    SASCO67, Nov 15, 2019
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