INFORMATICS

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\WindowsQuick 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.