Elif Ferreira

ps i come back to this thread every week just for the drama

been there man check if your university has student discounts with laptop makers. Many do, and it can push you one tier up for the same budget.

On Pro editions, Group Policy can exclude drivers from Windows Update: Computer Configuration Administrative Templates Windows Components Windows Update Do not include drivres with Windows Updates . On Home, use Device Installation…

hide teh specific update: use Microsofts "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter (wushowhide) to hide the printer driver update after you install the vendor driver.

honestly just reset the default config and save yourself teh pain