Warning: This is a friendly reminder that editing the Registry is risky, and it can cause irreversible damage to your installation if you don't do it correctly. On Windows 10 Home, you won't have access to the Local Group Policy Editor, but you can still exclude driver updates by modifying the Registry with these steps: How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Registry In the case you change your mind, you can roll back the previous settings using the same instructions, but on step No. If you need help downloading and installing device drivers manually, we have you covered with everything you need to know in this guide. On the right side, double-click the Do not include drivers with Windows Update policy.Īfter completing the steps, your device will continue to receive security and other patches, but drivers will be excluded. Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.Ĭomputer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.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: How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Group Policy How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Registry.How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Group Policy.
