Windows 10: Stop Driver Updates in Windows 10 Pro?

I am looking for a way to block auto driver update, as a buggy driver could cause boot up problem.

Is this possible?

:)

 

unable to stop driver updates in windows 10

We always recommend our customers to update their Windows 10 and also their drivers so that their computer will run to its optimum performance. Just to clarify, does your computer crash when other updates are being installed like Windows Update or other
driver updates? If your computer only crash when the ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 driver update is being installed, there may be an issue with the driver update that was released by the manufacturer of your graphics driver or the driver may have compatibility
concerns with Windows 10. Either way, you need to contact the manufacturer of your graphics driver for further assistance. They may have the information on how to install the driver update properly on your Windows 10 without any issues or they may have the
information about the compatibility of the graphics driver with Windows 10.

If you still have any questions, kindly reply to this thread.

 

unable to stop driver updates in windows 10

Alright , thanks the problem is solved . I have checked my driver manufacturer's website as you said .

I installed a driver which is the latest version ( version 15.3
) from AMD's website and now windows update has calmed down and not stubborn anymore to download that life threatening AMD driver ( version 15.2 ) .

Now windows 10 is working fine .

 

I'll bet that Microsoft has another look at this woeful and unpopular updating fiasco and return the onus of updates to the user.

At the moment, Windows 10 Pro users can defer updates.

Settings > Update & security > Windows Update > Advanced options

 

You can use the Microsoft tool they made available to hide unwanted updates:

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

New updates will still get through, but you can always do a rollback on Windows Drivers and then block the one that is trying to get installed again by Windows Update.

 

Yep... if there's a convoluted and obscure way to fix a problem with Windows 10, then you can be sure that Microsoft will find it.

What I want is a simple tool that gives me three options...

1 - Update automatically and don't bother me about it.
2 - Download updates BUT ask me if I want them or not!
3 - Don't do any updates!

Seems like a simple solution that will satisfy every user on the planet... so Microsoft won't be interested in that! *Smile

You could, of course, DO THIS!
(Thank you, bulldows95)

 

as a short cut type systempropertiesadvanced in search and run the top result.

 

A way is available here:

Right click Start >>> Control Panel >>> System >>> System protection >>> Hardware >>> Device Installation Settings:

Check No, let me choose what to do

Check Never install driver software from Windows Update

Uncheck Automatically get the device app and info provided by the device manufacturer.

 

Unfortunately MS made it a little more complicated.

Solved Disable automatic driver installation in Windows 10 - Page 3 - Windows 10 Forums

 

For us Pro and enterprise user we can use Group Policy Editor to control the downloading and installing. I haven't seen anything in gpedit to hide a particular update?

Windows 10 Pro users also have another option, and that’s to use the Group Policy Editor (this isn’t available in Windows 10 Home, but is included in the Professional, Enterprise, and Education editions). Hit Windows + R and type 'gpedit.msc' into the Run box. Hit enter. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
Double-click on 'Configure automatic updates'. In the window that options, select 'Enabled'. Use the drop down box below to change the setting from 'Auto download and notify for install' to 'Notify for download and notify for install'. Apply and OK the change.