Windows 10: How do I shut off Win10 updating for Nvidia driver only?

How do I shut off updating for only Nvidia driver and leave auto updating on for all other drivers on my PC?

Nvidia encourages the use of their older drivers but Win10 keeps updating my Nvidia driver. I have to use a past version of Nvidia because current versions do not support the type of Shadowplay aka Share used in my productions. Currently I have Device Installation Settings set to "no" in System Properties > Hardware as is advised on Nvidia forums here: https://forums.geforce.com/default/t...idia-drivers-/


OS = Win10

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windows 10 upgrader does not recognize upgraded display hardware & drivers

The upgrader originally told me my Win7Pro x64 desktop box is compatible with Win10, so I reserved an upgrade. But when the upgrade was ready and I tried to apply it, it told me that my Nvidia GeForce 6800 was incompatible with Win10. I checked with Nvidia
and found that they have no plans to provide Win10-compatible drivers for this card. So I bought and installed an Nvidia GeForce GT 730 and updated all the drivers. But the Win10 upgrader still thinks I've got a 6800 and refuses to install. How do I get the
upgrader to recognize my new hardware?

 

I DO NOT WANT UPDATES. HOW DO I SHUT THEM OFF FOR THE FORESEEABLE FUTURE; UNLESS I SAY OTHERWISE??!!

Setting your connection as metered is best option.

With Windows 10, you are not really gonna be able to stop updates, because Windows Updates is an huge part of what makes it what it is.

Option 1:

Set your Internet connection as metered:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/manage-windows...

Option 2:

Use Active Hours and Restart options:

https://www.groovypost.com/howto/managing-windo...

Option 3:

Use Show/Hide Updates tool to block the update:

Is there an option or work around to block updates or hardware drivers that might cause problems?

Yes, Microsoft has released a KB update (KB3073930) that will let users block or hide Windows or driver updates.

You can download it at the following link:

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

 

Hi, disable check, or set to notify, & change schedule to least frequent.



(Right click tray icon, uncheck automatically check....)

Failing that you could block that using a firewall rule or even your hosts file if you know the appropriate IP address.

 

The reference you give for Windows 10 Hardware drivers, I find did not work. Hardware drivers still seemed to be automatic.
In fact the dialogue box has now changed (no idea when...), and the options are no longer there now.
Does not help you, I know that. I would certainly like to see an informed answer as well.

The OP is referring to Windows updates, not Nvidia. You can indeed just select manual updates with the Nvidia updater, but it does not stop Windows updates to Nvidia drivers.

 

When reinstalling GPU drivers I run DDU. DDU automatically blocks windows from updating the GPU drivers. Nifty little tool. Also, if you are uncomfortable with 3rd party software, just know that Nvidia has it stickied over on geforce forums: https://forums.geforce.com/default/t...d-12-15-2016-/

 

Use Wushowhide troubleshooter which you will find HERE along with instructions.

C.B.