Windows 7: Windows Update bundles driver with software package?

So I downloaded the latest driver for Intel 4500MHD integrated graphics for my laptop from windows update (which it did automatically after installing Windows 7) and I found out that it isn't just the display driver... its also the software package for display settings etc. from Intel. I don't want this because it installs startup keys, a right-click context menu, and a tray icon, all of which I would never use. Is there anyway to uninstall the software package but keep the display driver?

I find it kind of lame that Microsoft would bundle drivers like this.

Just a thought, not sure if it works. Have you checked if you can find this display settings software packet in Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features? If yes, just uninstall it.

Kari

isn't it intel's fault? microsoft only supply the driver that intel gave them...

i don't have the same driver as you, my ageing laptop has intel945 graphics, but the following may work for you too...

run regedit, find HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\Shellex\ContextMenuHandlers then delete the igfxcui key. (you may want to export it first, so you can reinstate later if needed.)

run msconfig >> startup >> untick all the intel common user interface boxes.

reboot, and your annoyances will be gone!

this worked for me on my 945 graphics - hope it helps for you. and i hope it doesn't break anything else down the line...

Yeah, but if I uninstall it there the driver goes too.

OK. I was thinking installer installs drivers and software separately, so uninstalling software wouldn't uninstall the driver.

You'd better then to do like Mickey told here above.

Good luck,

Kari

have you tried my suggestion yet?

does it work with your more modern intergrated graphics solution?

I'll try that out when I get home, thanks.