Automatic Driver Installation

[joshk6656]

Hi,

I am trying to stop a driver from installing automatically.

I have tried "Device Installation Settings" > Setting to never.

gpedit.msc is not an option in windows 7 home.

Does anyone know an alternative way to stop windows from automatically installing what it things is the best driver? I do not want it to ever install a driver for this device.

 

[CarlTR6]

Here you go -

http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/82137-drivers-turn-off-automatic-driver-installation.html

And welcome to the forum

 

[not so gray matter]

EDIT: Since GPEDIT isnt an option...

Control Panel > Windows Update > change settings > turn off automatic updates

I suggest selecting the option to only install important updates. This will skip drivers but keep your computer safe by installing security fixes. If you want to uninstall a driver simply go to:

control panel > system > device manager > Display Adapters

Right click the driver and choose uninstall. This can be done anytime.

 

[CarlTR6]

I don't think gpedit is an option in Win 7 Home version.

 

[joshk6656]

I have tried both of those ways. This is just disabling windows update, and gpedit isnt an option.

 

[CarlTR6]

Josh, that link isn't disabling Windows Updates; it is disabling driver updates through Windows Updates.

 

[joshk6656]

Well, the driver is still automatically installing when I do that. I have also tried pulling my internet cord as some websites have recommended. Do you have any other suggestions besides gpedit since home edition does not support it?

 

[CarlTR6]

No, other than disconnecting from the internet. I set my system as per that link and I have not had any problem with Windows updating my drivers. I do have gpedit; but I did not use it to disable driver updates. Maybe someone else will come along with another idea, I'm sorry it did not work for you.

 

[not so gray matter]

Well if GPEDIT isn't an option (Sorry) then you might be able to workaround it with this:

Control Panel > Windows Update > change settings > turn off automatic updates

I suggest selecting the option to only install important updates. This will skip drivers but keep your computer safe by installing security fixes. If you want to uninstall a driver simply go to:

control panel > system > device manager > Device in Question

Right click the driver and choose uninstall. This can be done anytime.

Not sure if that'll work but it might.

 

[CarlTR6]

Well if GPEDIT isn't an option (Sorry) then you might be able to workaround it with this:

Control Panel > Windows Update > change settings > turn off automatic updates

I suggest selecting the option to only install important updates. This will skip drivers but keep your computer safe by installing security fixes. If you want to uninstall a driver simply go to:

control panel > system > device manager > Display Adapters

Right click the driver and choose uninstall. This can be done anytime.

Not sure if that'll work but it might.

Thanks for stepping in. I am out of ideas.

 

[joshk6656]

Well, its not that I dont want it to install an update. I dont want it to automatically install the driver period. I am trying to prevent the driver from installing completely. It is conflicting with a game I play and it needs to stop installing. This was the guide posted to make it stop.

1) Disable automatic driver downloads:
- Start menu -> Right click Computer -> Properties -> Advanced System Settings (top left) -> Hardware -> Windows Update Drivers Settings -> Select "Never check for drivers when I connect a device." -> OK -> Apply -> OK

2) Turn off SSDP Discovery:
- Start menu -> Type in "services.msc" without quotes and press Enter -> Scroll to "SSDP Discovery" -> Right click and select Properties -> Change Startup Type to "Disabled" -> Apply -> OK

3) Uninstall ENE CIR Receiver:
- Start menu -> Right click Computer -> Manage -> Device Manager -> Click the + beside Human Interface Devices -> Right click "ENE CIR Receiver" and select Uninstall -> MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE UNINSTALL SOFTWARE BOX ON THE PROMPT (this will take the Microsoft eHome Infrared Trasceiver with it) -> OK -> Let the uninstall take place -> Reboot the computer

4) Preventing installation of IR device drivers:
- Upon reboot you will receive a prompt asking you if you want to install the device drivers -> SELECT "NEVER FOR THIS DEVICE"

5) Turn ON SSDP Discovery:
- Follow directions from earlier and select "Manual" from the drop down menu (Startup Type) -> Apply -> OK

5) Play XI
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