Steps to Prevent Automatic Updates for a Specific Driver in Windows 10 Home

Windows 10 Home automatically updates drivers to keep your devices up to date. However, sometimes you may want to prevent automatic updates for a specific driver. For example, you may have a device that works better with an older version of a driver, or you may have a driver that is causing issues with your system. Fortunately, Windows 10 provides several options for disabling automatic driver updates. In this article, we will walk you through the steps to prevent automatic updates for a specific driver in Windows 10 Home.

Steps to Prevent Automatic Updates for a Specific Driver in Windows 10 Home

Here are the steps to prevent automatic updates for a specific driver in Windows 10 Home:

  1. Press the Windows key + S to open the search menu.
  2. Type "control panel" and press Enter.
  3. Navigate to System > Advanced System Settings.
  4. In the System Properties window, switch to the Hardware tab and click the Device Installation Settings button.
  5. Select "No" and click "Save Changes".

Alternatively, if you have Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education, you can use the Local Group Policy Editor to stop the operating system from checking and installing driver updates. Here are the steps to disable automatic driver install from Group Policy:

  1. Open Start.
  2. Search for "gpedit" and click the top result to open the Group Policy Editor.
  3. Browse the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
  4. Double-click the “Do not include driver with Windows Update” option.
  5. Check the Enabled option.
  6. Click the Apply button.
  7. Click the OK button.

Related Questions

How to disable automatic driver updates in Windows 10?

You can disable automatic driver updates in Windows 10 by changing system settings. Here are the steps to do this:

  1. Click Start > Settings > System > About to enter into Windows 10 system settings page.
  2. Click Advanced system settings.
  3. Click the Hardware tab, and click the Device Installation Settings button.
  4. Tick "No (your device might not work as expected)" under the message “Do you want to automatically download manufacturers’ apps and custom icons available for your devices?”
  5. Click Save Changes.

How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Group Policy?

If you're running Windows 10 Pro, the easiest way to stop getting driver updates from Windows Update is using the Local Group Policy Editor with these steps:

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type "gpedit.msc" and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  3. Browse the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
  4. Double-click the "Do not include drivers with Windows Update" option.
  5. Check the Enabled option.
  6. Click the Apply button.
  7. Click the OK button.

Conclusion

Disabling automatic driver updates in Windows 10 Home is a straightforward process. You can either change system settings or use the Local Group Policy Editor to stop the operating system from checking and installing driver updates. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can prevent automatic updates for a specific driver and keep your system running smoothly.