Windows 10: Is there a way to prevent windows update from forcing downgrade to old drivers?

Discus and support Is there a way to prevent windows update from forcing downgrade to old drivers? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; after installing latest whql drivers from AMD websitewindows update put in pending install Advanced Micro Devices - MEDIA - 10.0.1.19Advanced Micro... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by bejito, May 3, 2021.

  1. BEJITO
    bejito Win User

    Is there a way to prevent windows update from forcing downgrade to old drivers?


    after installing latest whql drivers from AMD websitewindows update put in pending install Advanced Micro Devices - MEDIA - 10.0.1.19Advanced Micro Devices - Display- 27.20.14016.7001so now I can not do any Windows update without those as they aren't in the optional updateseach time I'm forced to reinstall the latest versionI try few tutorials but nothing workedand the link to the trouble-shooter allowing to select updates you don't want to install gives a 404has anyone a solutionI need latest AMD driver version because there is a conflict between previous version and nvidia drivers 465.xx and

    :)
     
    bejito, May 3, 2021
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  2. PHILLIP PIO
    Phillip Pio Win User

    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.
     
    Phillip Pio, May 3, 2021
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  3. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User
    dalchina, May 3, 2021
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  4. JESINTA ROZARIO
    Jesinta Rozario Win User

    Is there a way to prevent windows update from forcing downgrade to old drivers?

    is there a way to prevent automatic updates on windows 10 for a specific driver

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    Yes, there is a way to temporarily stop a specific driver update from installing automatically. Please click on the link below and try the mentioned steps:

    How to temporarily prevent a Windows or driver update from reinstalling in Windows 10:

    How to temporarily prevent a driver update from reinstalling in Windows 10

    Hope this helps. Please respond if you have further related queries.

    Regards,
     
    Jesinta Rozario, May 3, 2021
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