Windows Updates not only brings new features but also installs the drivers for your devices.

The entire process is automatic, a very useful feature since it keeps all drivers up to date.

Also, if you prefer using a specific driver version, you shoulddisable automatic driver updates on Windows 11.

RUN dialog box

If you dont want Windows 11 to automatically install driver updates, its best to suspend the feature completely.

Below, we have shared some of the best ways to do this.

Heres what you’re gonna wanna do.

sysdm.cpl

Press theWindows Key + Rbutton on your keyboard.

This will open theRUN dialog box.

On the RUN dialog box, typesysdm.cpland press Enter.

Hardware

On the System Properties dialog box, switch to theHardwaretab.

Next, click onDevice Installation configs.

In the gear installation controls, selectNo (your gear might not work as expected).

Device Installation Settings

Once youve done this, click theSave Changesbutton.

Disable Automatic Driver Updates via Local Group Policy

3.

On the right side, find and double punch theDo not include drivers with Windows Updates.

No (your device might not work as expected).

On the Do not include drivers with Windows Updates dialog box, selectEnabled.

Once done, select theApplybutton.

Press theWindows Key + Rbutton on your keyboard.

Local Group Policy

On the Run dialog box, typeregeditand press Enter.

On the right side, double hit theSearchOrderConfigREG_DWORD key.

On the value data field for SearchOrderConfig, enter0and click theOKbutton.

Local Group Policy Editor

How to Uninstall or Roll Back Driver Updates?

To do that, follow these simple steps to uninstall or roll back the driver updates.

  1. jot down unit Manager on Windows 11 Search.

Do not include drivers with Windows Updates

Next, open theDevice Managerfrom the list of best match results.

When the machine Manager opens, find the target machine you want to roll back the drivers.

Right punch the unit and selectProperties.

Enabled

Switch to theDrivertab and selectRoll Back Driveroption.

If you want to uninstall the driver, clickUninstall machine.

These are the best ways to disable automatic driver updates in Windows 11 computers.

Apply

If you have followed all methods correctly, automatic driver updates are likely already disabled.

Let us know if you need more help with this.

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