Microsoft leaves many updates to users, both in Windows 10 and Windows 11. However, in some updates and upgrades, it automatically updates devices. Moreover, it can automatically update the drivers of some 3rd party hardware manufacturers such as Microsoft, AMD, NVIDIA, Realtek.
Of course, there is a way to prevent Microsoft from performing driver updates automatically. However, a new bug in the Windows Update service is causing driver updates to be installed regardless of user preference. The bug was noticed by the Twitter user ghost_motley after an automatic update of the RTX 3090.
Microsoft had explained step by step the way to disable updates, but it doesn’t work…
For those who don’t know; The Local Group Policy Editor in Windows operating systems makes it possible for users to configure various options related to Windows Update. For example, users can disable driver updates via Windows Update via the Editor. At least, this is the statement Microsoft made on its official site…
Sayan Sen from Neowin confirmed that the issue also affects AMD graphics cards. There are also many user complaints about the issue on Twitter. AMD tried to help its users by publishing a support page on the subject. According to Sen’s explanation, the only way to fix the error is to reinstall the Graphics driver package.
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