Automatically Download Drivers turned off

It was annoying for many Windows users, therefore it was necessary to turn off this feature of Windows Do you like Windows 10 automatic driver feature?

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Forgot your password? Get help. Password recovery. How to Select the Right Career Path. To get all the available updates for your devices, periodically check Windows Update for all available updates, including optional updates. You can review the available updates and then select them from the list of updates that Windows finds for your computer.

Here's how to do this:. Open Windows Update by clicking the Start button. In the search box, type Update , and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update. In the left pane, click Check for updates , and then wait while Windows looks for the latest updates for your computer. If there are any available updates, click the link in the box under Windows Update to see more information about each update.

Each type of update might include drivers. On the Select the updates you want to install page, look for updates for your hardware devices, select the check box for each driver that you want to install, and then click OK.

There might not be any driver updates available. On the Windows Update page, click Install updates. It's best to let Windows install drivers automatically.

Occasionally, Windows might not be able to find a driver for your device. If this happens, you might want to check the manufacturer's website for a driver or update for the device, or try installing any software that came with the device.

Device Stage is a new feature in this version of Windows that displays details about a device and tasks you can perform with that device. When you connect a device that's compatible with Device Stage to your computer, Device Stage will automatically open.

Occasionally, Device Stage might open but not display any or all tasks and information about the device. Here are some reasons why that might happen, and what to do if it does:. Note: If you connect a device to your computer that reportedly supports Device Stage but only AutoPlay opens , check with the manufacturer of the device.

Find out if there are any software or firmware updates available that will make the device work with Device Stage, and confirm that the device actually supports Device Stage. Device Stage might need your permission to download information about your device. Check to see if there's a message in Device Stage telling you that updated information is available, and then follow the instructions.

Your computer might not be connected to the Internet. Device Stage can't download information about your device if you're offline.

Try connecting the device later when you're online. Device Stage might be trying to download information about your device. Wait a few minutes and see if Device Stage is able to find the information, especially if this is the first time you've connected the device to your computer. Browse the list in the right window to find Do not include drivers with Windows Update , and double-click it.

Step 4. Then click Enabled , click Apply , and click OK. If you want to go back to previous settings, you need to click Not Configured option in Step 4. Also learn how to change Windows 11 password. You also exclude driver updates in Windows 10 using Registry, but need to mention that editing the Registry is a risky process, and it may cause errors to your Windows installation if you make some mistakes.

You can make a full system backup of your Windows 10 PC before doing this. Type regedit and hit Enter to open Registry. Click OK. Step 5. Restart your Windows 10 PC and this setting will take effect.