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Windows overwrites graphics driver

Mustard
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Hello World,

I'm stuck in a driver update loop.

1. Intel DSA always tells me that a new driver version 32.0.101.8331 is available.

2. So I update it successfully and reboot.

3. After a reboot I'm back to version 32.0.101.6629 from Windows Update.

Now I tried to update the driver with network cable unplugged.

That worked.

But as soon as I plug the network cable in, Windows installs the 32.0.101.6629 downgrade again

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Then I reboot and I'm back to step 1.

How can I break the cycle?

 

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AlHill
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Update to the driver you want.  Then, immediately run the wuShowHide utility (attached) to hide/block the microsoft driver.

 

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
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Mustard
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Great, thank you for your quick response.

But I wonder if some third party tool is the way how it is intended to work between billion dollar companies.

An official solution would also be interesting. 

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AlHill
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Well, wuSHowHide is a microsoft tool.  The driver debacle is an ongoing problem between Intel and Microsoft, where both claim no responsibility.  But, it is Intel who caused the problem and refuses to address the issue.  So, while not perfect, wuShowHide is all we have at the present time.

 

Doc (not an Intel employee or contractor)
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