After the NVIDIA update Ive got the control panel wont open. I just want my old driver back

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Accepted solution by Milan Quintero — oh ive been there lol before all that, create a restore point: Checkpoint Computer Description "before DDU" in an admin PowerShell, or via…
  1. After installing NVIDIA GeForce Hotfix Driver 531.26 Ive had the control panel wont open on my streaming PC. Fine, Ill just roll it back. Except the Roll Back Driver button is greyed out, and when i uninstalled it Windows put a driver back on its own. i keep getting this:

    USB Audio Device Properties

    USB Audio Device Properties
    Device status:
    This device cannot start. (Code 10)
    
    {Operation Failed}
    The requested operation was unsuccessful.
    

    I've heard of DDU, but people say it's dangerous and other people say it's the only correct way. I just want to go back to the driver that worked yesterday :D What's the right sequence? what am i doing wrong??

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  2. wait pro or Home edition? It changes how you block driver updates. ?

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  3. to stop Windows Update replacing it, use Device Installation Settings > No (System > About > Advanced system settings > Hardware) or teh Group Policy "Do not include drivers with Windows Updates" on Pro. fingers crossed 🤞

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  4. sequence that works: 1) download the older package from teh NVIDIA support page and DDU, 2) disconnect the network, 3) boot into Safe Mode (Settings > Recovery > Advanced startup > Troubleshoot > Advanced options > Startup Settings), 4) run DDU, choose Clean and restart, 5) install the older package, 6) reconnect.

    thinking

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  5. Accepted solution

    oh ive been there lol before all that, create a restore point: Checkpoint-Computer -Description "before DDU" in an admin PowerShell, or via System Protection. cheap insurance.

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  6. wait what blocking driver updates globally also blocks useful ones for other devices :) Id use the "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter to hide just teh GPU driver instead. but hey ymmv

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  7. @patch_loop did it exactly in that order with the network unplugged. old driver installed, the control panel won't open is gone, and Windows hasn't touched it in a week. thank you!

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