Windows 10: How do you block certain updates from installing in Windows 10?

I want to start this post by saying this is NOT Microsoft's fault-it's Realtek's and MSI's problem. Today I installed a couple Windows updates. One was a driver update for Realtek audio. Unfortunately, this caused my laptop's built-in microphone to stop working. I know I'm not the first one to experience this, as I saw several users on MSI's forums frustrated with this exact issue the exact same update. In order to fix this, I had to use System Restore to revert my system to a restore point that was created earlier today luckily it created one a few hours ago, or else I would've lost stuff. It DID fix the issue.


Here is my question though: I know that update is probably going to get pushed BACK to my device soon enough, so I immediately paused updates for a week. What I'm asking is how to prevent that specific update from reinstalling itself when I do eventually update again. Since you can no longer choose which updates you want to install in Windows my least favorite difference between 8 and 10, how can I block that one pesky update from installing on my device when I check for updates?


The specific troublesome: A-Volute - Extension - 1.1.32.62690


Hardware specifications

Model: MSI GF63 Thin 9RCX

Processor: Intel Core i5 9300H quad core 2.4 GHz base 4.1 GHz turbo

Memory: 8 GB DDR4

Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4 GB VRAM

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Microsoft blocks Windows 10 April Update for Intel SSD 600p Series

Microsoft is blocking some Intel SSDs from installing the April 2018 Update after discovering an incompatibility issue that causes performance and stability issues. In short, the problem was explained by Microsoft as: “When attempting to upgrade to Window 10 April 2018 Update select devices with certain Intel SSDs may enter a UEFI screen reboot or crash repeatedly.” Microsoft says that this issue has no workaround and that those that have attempted to update Windows 10 to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update should revert back to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update version 1709.

Unfortunately, the announcement by Microsoft fails to list what specific Intel SSD models are having issues with the OS update. We contacted Intel and discovered that the Intel SSD 600p Series of client drives that was first introduced to the market in 2016 is the most popular drive that is having issues.

Source: Legit Reviews

 

New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

Here

Here

It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update problems and complaints

• Installation problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Microsoft Edge problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Drivers problems with the Fall Creators Update
• Experience problems with the Fall Creators Update

keep in mind, as of recently, the FCU is installed on 5% of devices roughly.....

 

windows xp installation and dual core am

could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx