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uninstalled geforce graphics driver, windows reinstalled it by itself 10 minutes later

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Accepted solution by Diego — Before all that, create a restore point: Checkpoint Computer Description "before DDU" in an admin PowerShell, or via System Protection.…
  1. Clara I.
    @ciqbal

    I'm losing this fight with my own computer. the control panel won't open since the Geforce Graphics Driver update.

    USB Audio Device Properties

    USB Audio Device Properties
Device status:
This device cannot start. (Code 10)

{Operation Failed}
The requested operation was unsuccessful.

    I tried Device Manager rollback (greyed out), uninstall via Settings (it came back), and installing the older package over the top (installer said a newer version exists). How do I get a clean old version and keep it there?? Every attempt makes me more nervous that I am going to end up with no display driver at all. I would really appreciate a clear, boring, step-by-step order that people actually trust.

    DNS. its always DNS

    thinking

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  2. Alba Becker
    @abecker-3t0

    lol same thing happened to me DDU isn't dangerous if you use it as intended, in Safe Mode, with a restore point first. The real risk is running it in normal mode with the network on and letting Windows race you to install a driver mid-cleanup. good luck man!

    1 2 helpful
  3. Alba Becker
    @abecker-3t0

    lol same thing happened to me following, having the same problem

    6 1 helpful
  4. Alba Becker
    @abecker-3t0

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

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  5. Diego
    @diegok342
    Accepted solution

    Before all that, create a restore point: Checkpoint-Computer -Description "before DDU" in an admin PowerShell, or via System Protection. cheap insurance. lmk how it goes

    lol

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  7. Ivan Castillo
    @uplinkranger-1rp
    in reply to @polar_wrangler

    For a one-version rollback, the installers own clean install checkbox (when available) is often enough. DDU is great, but not always required. idk maybe im wrong lol

    0 2 helpful
  9. Clara I.
    @ciqbal
    in reply to @diegok342

    @diegok342 Did it exactly in that order with the network unplugged. Old driver installed, the control panel wont open is gone, and Windows hasnt tocuhed it in a week. Thank you! u guys are the best!!!

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