unwanted updates

About this tag
Discussions on WindowsForum.com about unwanted updates focus on how Microsoft's update mechanism can reinstall or re-tick specific updates that users have deliberately declined. In Windows 10, users report that the system automatically replaces manually installed drivers, such as older NVidia drivers, with newer versions, causing stability issues like display errors. Tools to block specific updates are mentioned but may not prevent an already-started installation. On Windows 7, users find that unchecked updates become re-ticked after each check, with no obvious option to permanently hide a particular update. These threads reflect frustration with the lack of granular control over which updates are applied, especially when a known-good driver or configuration is disrupted.
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    Windows 10 Is there a way to stop Windows 10 updating NVidia Drivers

    I had the exciting "Video displayed stopped and has recovered" happening since upgrading to Windows 10. I uninstalled that, went to the ASUS site and downloaded the one dated July of 2014. After doing that, the annoying message of the Video display stopping and recovering stopped. Then today, I...
    • Druker
    • Thread
    • asus block updates discussion download issues driver installation drivers microsoft programs nvidia performance software system settings tech support troubleshooting unwanted updates update update management user experience video display video issues windows 10
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 How to stop Msoft update reticking the box on an update I don't want

    Windows 7. When I check for Microsoft updates it keep offering one I do not want. I untick the box and click OK, but next time there it is ticked again. I can't seem to find anything on the page that says 'do not remind me about this one again', as I 'think' it said on my old XP laptop.:confused:
    • sandyocean
    • Thread
    • configuration microsoft settings troubleshooting unwanted updates update user experience user preferences windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support