How to disable automatic driver updates on Windows 10

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How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Group Policy (Win10 Pro)

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type gpedit.msc and click OK to open the Local Group Policy Editor.
  3. Browse the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update
  4. On the right side, double-click the Do not include drivers with Windows Update policy.
  5. Select the Enabled option.
  6. Click Apply. 
  7. Click OK.

How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Registry

  1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
  2. Type regedit, and click OK to open the Registry.
  3. Browse the following path: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Quick Tip: On Windows 10, you can now copy and paste the path in the Registry’s address bar to quickly jump to the key destination.
  4. Right-click the Windows (folder) key, select New, and click on Key.
  5. Name the key WindowsUpdate and press Enter.
  6. Right-click the newly created key, select New, and click on DWORD (32-bit) Value.
  7. Name the key ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate and press Enter.
  8. Double-click the newly created DWORD and set the value from 0 to 1.
  9. Click OK.

At any time you can revert the changes using the same instructions, but on step No. 4, inside the WindowsUpdate (folder) key, make sure to right-click the ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate DWORD and select the Delete option.