Problem with Windows 11 Home Edition constantly replacing display drivers.
Problem with Windows 11 Home Edition constantly replacing display drivers.
Hi,
The other day 11 Home started overwriting my AMD display driver with one that's 2+ months older. It is breaking AMD's software, has worse performance, and doesn't get installed cleanly which causes various issues.
I have tried everything I can find searching online. I first tried these registry edits:
Code:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverUpdateWizardWuSearchEnabled
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DriverSearching SearchOrderConfig to 0
I then found it was possible to enable gpedit on Home so I did that, and changed the Windows Update policy to not include drivers, as well as added a device installation restriction with the graphics card hardware ID. None of these things worked. If I leave the computer at all and it determines the PC is idle, it overwrites the driver.
I need to know if it's possible to stop this behavior.
I need to know if I have to switch to a Pro version to actually disable automatic driver installation so I can get started right away. I have already lost way too much time dealing with this nonsense.
It's Gigabyte. I don't have any driver management tools installed. The issue is that Windows is installing a driver from February 2nd, which is quite old.
I recommend you attempt to install Gigabyte Control Center so it can locate drivers for your system. Disable any drivers you wish to exclude. For instance, GCC tends to install Norton antivirus and BIOS updates, which I personally dislike and prefer not to have the BIOS flashed when the computer operates smoothly. You may remove GCC if you're not comfortable with it, but I strongly encourage trying it. It has resolved driver problems for others before, and it might help you too.
I believe Windows won't override GCC and the driver should remain stable. Worth trying.
It's puzzling why it continues to oppose you.
Regarding "Can't understand why it keeps going against you though."
@ 35below0 Good question/thought.
Consider that Windows may be trying to "go along" but those registry edits might now be getting in the way. Or will get in the way.
Look in Windows Update History for any failed or problem updates.
Two suggestions:
1) Undo the registry edits. (Registry edits are a last resort and then only attempted after a full system and registry backup.)
2) Run "dism" and "sfc /scannow". Original problem could have been the result of a corrupted or buggy file.
https://www.windowscentral.com/how-use-d...s-10-image
https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-use-sfc-...es-2626161
Failing that, then manually download any further drivers directly from the applicable manufacturer's website. Reinstall and reconfigure.
No third party tools or installers.
The common issue everyone faces is removing the OS-related driver, relying on driver cleaners and other unsuitable methods. Avoid this.
Install the appropriate driver for your NVIDIA, Intel, or AMD on top of it using the manufacturer's setup (do not use device manager).
This prevents Windows from overwriting drivers without requiring any registry changes.
Are you sure your chipset driver is current? Check it and retry.