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Latest Windows 10 updates may downgrade your drivers
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Updated onOctober 10, 2024
updated onOctober 10, 2024
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Updating your systemdriversis an operation that accounts for the impeccable functionality and, in the long run, the lifespan of your device.
After drivecompatibility issuesthat Microsoft has acknowledged, users now noticed that their list of optionaldriverupdates includes very olddrivers.
Should I install updates of old drivers?
More specifically, a usermentionedan INTEL -Systemdriverupdate dated 01/01/1970. On some devices, even olderdrivers’suggestions are displayed.)
These updates can be seen inSettings > Updated & Security > View optional updates. Here you have to expand the drop-down list with optional updates.
Note that the issues can’t be reproduced on any device.
On the other hand, it’s also been reported that suggestions of certaindriverupdates keep reappearing, even though the samedriverhas recently been updated.
The obvious question here is whether you should install these updates or not.
As mentioned,driverupdates are essential, but let’s just say that these are included in the optional list, so you might as well take them with a pinch of salt.
Besides, users point out that for such updates, it’s always a good idea to check the manufacturer’s website. Somebody mentioned they have had serious trouble with installing the wrong Realtek-suggesteddriver.
PC HelpSoft Driver Updater
Additionally, we would also suggest using dedicated third-party software to help you with this operation.
PC HelpSoft Driver Updater, for instance, is such a tool, that will suggest not just the latest, but also only the compatibledriversfor your device.
Have you also noticed thesedriverupdate suggestions? Tell us about your experience in the comments sections below.
More about the topics:Windows 10 drivers
Sinziana Mihalache
Sînziana loves getting people to better understand products, processes, and experiences beyond a simple user guide, either in writing or making use of images. She joined the team after a long-term collaboration with one of the world’s top cybersecurity companies - Bitdefender. Outside work, Sînziana enjoys climbing mountains, backpacking around the world, and writing about almost anything on her blog.
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