Windows 10: Is there a way to programmatically determine which device triggers a Windows Update?

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  1. RCOHN53
    rcohn53 Win User

    Is there a way to programmatically determine which device triggers a Windows Update?


    Hello -


    Is there an API or registry entry that supports finding the device that triggers a Windows driver update?


    What I would hope to find is a VID/PID corresponding to the device matched by the Windows Update matching algorithm.


    Thank you.

    :)
     
    rcohn53, Apr 18, 2021
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  2. SYGNUS21
    sygnus21 Win User

    method to determine exactly what caused a particular update?

    Two suggested articles from Microsoft....

    Whether you find the exact cause will determine the level of troubleshooting you go through.
     
    sygnus21, Apr 18, 2021
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  3. DDELO
    ddelo Win User
    Determine the HDA Realtek driver needed for your Audio

    First post updated:
    1. PowerShell script has been updated to version 1.2 (see Release Notes) and
    2. Added a new script to Check Audio device compatibility with an HDA Realtek driver
    Any comments and/or suggestions are most welcome!

    HTH. *Smile
    Dimitri
     
    ddelo, Apr 18, 2021
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  4. DANISHDEVIL
    DanishDevil Win User

    Is there a way to programmatically determine which device triggers a Windows Update?

    Vista Pre-SP1 vs. Vista SP1

    I've been Windows Updating for two straight days and I finally saw SP1. If you want to troubleshoot it, follow these steps:

    • Show hidden updates
    • Manually install any failed updates (google the KB_____ and install from the windows site)
    • Make sure everything in Device Manager is good to go
    I had to do step two for like 4 or 5 updates to be able to see SP1.

    Any other benchmarks you guys want to see? I might try PCMark05 (I think it works on Vista).
     
    DanishDevil, Apr 18, 2021
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