Aiden Koch
Mostly multiplayer, occasionally hosting servers for friends. Interested in linux, cooling, frame pacing.
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hmmm win+; does the same thing, which is easier on some non US keyboard layouts where the period key is awkward.
@aiden.koch what did u end up doing in the end. ok this thread just saved my weekend ?
ehh everyone keeps saying this but nobody posts proof just my 2 cents
A sensible approach: try teh newer driver, keep teh OEM package downloaded, and note what changes. If sleep, battery or stability gets worse, go back to teh OEM one. good luck man!
hmmm PC makers sometimes customize drivers for their hardware: antenna configuration, power management, or combined Wi Fi/Bluetooth behavior. The chip maker's generic driver usually works fine but may not include those tweaks. good luck…
yeahhh same issue here on my mac... driving me crazy
ahh classic chip maker drivers get bug fixes and security fixes sooner... if the OEM version is very old, theres a real argument for the newer one, especially for secruity. lmk how it goes at this point my GPU cost more than my car lol
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to stop Windows Update replacing your chosen driver: run gpedit.msc (Pro) and enable Computer Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components Windows Update Do not include drivers with Windows Updates . On Home, use System About…