Get Windows 7 To NOT Install Automatic Drivers?
Sep 18, 2010How do i get windows 7 to NOT install automatic drivers ?
I am getting ready to do a clean install of windows 7, but i want to install my own drivers ! How do i make this possible ?
How do i get windows 7 to NOT install automatic drivers ?
I am getting ready to do a clean install of windows 7, but i want to install my own drivers ! How do i make this possible ?
I've notice that Windows Update, after just installing the OS, gives you some optional updates, and those updates are the drivers for your devices, and it seems that if an update for that drivers goes out, Windows will let you know so if you want to download it you can do so. Now my question is, Is it better to go to the manufacturers website and download the latest driver manually or is it just the same to let windows search for it automatically and download them when there is an update?...
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Error was : 0x0bad0020
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