How to Prevent Automatic Driver Updates for a Specific Device in Windows 10 Home

If you are experiencing issues with a specific driver update, such as the Realtek 8822CE wireless adapter, and want to prevent Windows from automatically updating it, follow these methods to disable updates while allowing other system updates.

Method 1: Disable Automatic Driver Updates via Device Installation Settings

This is the easiest method to stop Windows from updating your device driver:

1. Press Windows + S and type Device installation settings.
2. Click on Change device installation settings.
3. Select No (your device might not work as expected).
4. Click Save Changes and restart your computer.

Method 2: Use Device Manager to Roll Back the Driver

If your device is already updated to a problematic version, you can roll back to a previous driver:

1. Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
2. Expand the category of the device (e.g., Network adapters).
3. Right-click on Realtek 8822CE Wireless Adapter and select Properties.
4. Go to the Driver tab and click Roll Back Driver.
5. Choose a reason and confirm.
6. Restart your computer.

Method 3: Block a Specific Driver Update Using Group Policy (Windows 10 Pro & Above)

If you have Windows 10 Pro, you can use Group Policy Editor to prevent automatic driver updates:

1. Press Windows + R, type gpedit.msc, and hit Enter.
2. Navigate to: Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Update.
3. Double-click Do not include drivers with Windows Updates.
4. Select Enabled and click Apply.
5. Restart your computer.

Method 4: Hide a Specific Driver Update Using Microsoft’s WUShowHide Tool

If you want to hide updates without disabling Windows Updates entirely:

1. Download Microsoft’s WUShowHide Tool.
2. Run the tool and select Hide Updates.
3. Select the driver update you want to block and click Next.
4. Restart your computer.

Conclusion

By following these methods, you can prevent Windows 10 Home from automatically updating a specific driver while keeping other updates enabled. If you need to reinstall an older driver, consider downloading it from the manufacturer’s website and installing it manually.

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