How to block GPU driver updates (NVIDIA) from Windows Update while keeping system updates?

[xeniroxs]

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to find a reliable way to stop Windows Update from automatically installing GPU drivers (especially NVIDIA), without disabling Windows Update entirely since I still need security patches and system updates.

The issue I’m facing is that every time Windows pushes a new graphics driver, it causes instability in my setup. I work with 3D software and some specific plugins that depend on a stable environment, so unexpected driver updates often break things or even crash my workflow.

Here’s what I’ve already tried:

Using Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) to disable automatic driver updates – didn’t seem to prevent GPU updates
Registry tweak (NoDevMgrUpdate) – no clear effect so far
Device Installation Settings set to “No” for automatic driver downloads – but Windows still overrides it after some time

What I’m looking for is a more precise solution:
Block only GPU driver updates from Windows Update
Still allow normal Windows updates (fnf security, cumulative updates, etc.)

I’m currently on Windows 10 Pro (22H2).

If anyone has a method that actually works long-term, especially for maintaining a stable driver version while still keeping the system updated, I’d really appreciate your advice. Thanks in advance!

[Parisien_entraide]

Hello,


It's curious.... If NOTHING works, Windows might have problems.


This might not be the correct registry key :; ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate is the good key

It is french but you can translate

https://www.malekal.com/desactiver-mise ... /?nonamp=1

And for For Windows 11 it's
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate

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[tc0566]

Having a similar iss ue with mine. using DDU and option to disable windows driver updates is not working. The registry keys for Windows update are not in my system and it is fully up to date.

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[Wagnard]

Having a similar iss ue with mine. using DDU and option to disable windows driver updates is not working. The registry keys for Windows update are not in my system and it is fully up to date.

Screenshot 2026-06-05 143048.png

Just a small details, The DDU option doesn't prevent windows update finding your driver.
It prevent device manager from searching Windows update.

I added recently a way to block specific driver from windows update in my tool called Wagnardsoft Tools (WTools).
You can check it out here : viewtopic.php?t=5597

For it to work, just a little tip if you try it, the driver must not me installed yet from windows update to be able to block it.