exclude drivers from windows quality updates

To exclude driver updates on Windows 10, do the following:

• Open Start.
• Search for gpedit. ...
• Browse the following path Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update.
• Double-click the Do not include drivers with Windows Updates policy. ...
• Select the Enabled option on the top-left.

1. How do I exclude drivers in Windows Update?
2. Do not include drivers with Windows updates?
3. Should I install optional Windows driver updates?
4. How do I exclude an update in Windows 10?
5. How do I remove excluded drivers?
6. How do I disable automatic BIOS updates?
7. Does Windows 10 install drivers automatically?
8. How do I know if my Windows Update is disabled?
9. Do not connect to any Windows update Internet locations?
10. What are optional updates for Windows 10?
11. Should I install recommended updates?
12. What are optional driver updates?

How do I exclude drivers in Windows Update?

How to stop updates for drivers with Windows Update using Group Policy

1. Use the Windows key + R keyboard shortcut to open the Run command.
2. Type gpedit. ...
3. Browse the following path: ...
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.

Do not include drivers with Windows updates?

To stop Windows Update downloading drivers, enable Do not include drivers with Windows Updates under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update. If you want to change the setting in local policy, open the Group Policy Object Editor by typing gpedit.

Should I install optional Windows driver updates?

In general, you don't need to install them. Most of the optional updates are there to make tweaks and improvements to Microsoft Apps, so are not necessary to install for the running of Windows. ... In general, you don't need to install them.

How do I exclude an update in Windows 10?

To prevent the automatic installation of a specific Windows Update or an updated driver on Windows 10:

1. Download and save the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter tool on your computer. ...
2. Run the Show or hide updates tool and select Next at first screen.
3. At the next screen choose Hide Updates.

How do I remove excluded drivers?

If, at some point, you want the excluded driver to be able to operate your cars, you will have to contact your car insurance company to remove the named driver exclusion. Or, if the excluded driver moves out of your household, then you can discuss with your insurer taking the exclusion off of your policy.

How do I disable automatic BIOS updates?

Disable BIOS UEFI update in BIOS setup. Press the F1 key while the system is restarted or powered on. Enter the BIOS setup. Change the "Windows UEFI firmware update" to disable.

Does Windows 10 install drivers automatically?

Windows—especially Windows 10—automatically keeps your drivers reasonably up-to-date for you. If you're a gamer, you will want the latest graphics drivers. But, after you download and install them once, you'll be notified when new drivers are available so you can download and install them.

How do I know if my Windows Update is disabled?

If this setting is set to Disabled, any updates that are available on Windows Update must be downloaded and installed manually. To do this, users must go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update.

Do not connect to any Windows update Internet locations?

Using Group Policy

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components> Windows Update. Under Windows Update Setting, open Do not connect to any Windows Update Internet locations. Check the Enabled option to enable the policy.

What are optional updates for Windows 10?

An “optional quality update” is a Windows update that you don't have to install immediately. These never include security fixes—if an important security patch is available, Windows Update will install it without waiting.

Should I install recommended updates?

Recommended updates help keep your software up to date and your computer running at its best. If you selected Use recommended settings when you set up Windows Update, then recommended updates will be shown together with important updates.

What are optional driver updates?

Drivers in Optional updates provide an option if a device that is powered by one of the offered drivers is not working properly. Administrators could also hunt down a driver on the manufacturer's website instead. Older drivers, beta drivers, or new drivers may be offered there and they may resolve the issue as well.