Windows 11, Windows Update may replace graphics drivers with an older version

2023-05-30 22:07:27

Windows 11 – AMD Software Adrenalin driver issue

The Windows Update service in Windows 11 is causing a funny behavior. He can decide to automatically replace drivers with older versions. This is problematic because outdated drivers can cause performance drops, bugs, crashes, and various issues.

Of the reports on forums and on Reddit explain that Windows 11 Servicing replaces AMD graphics drivers on some PCs. The operation results in an error message “AMD Software: Adrenalin Edition Warning” explaining that

Windows Update may have automatically replaced your AMD graphics drivers. Therefore, the AMD software version you launched is not compatible with your currently installed AMD graphics drivers.

The failure was acknowledged by AMD in a document technique. The firm indicates that Windows Update may install UWP aka Universal Windows Platform graphics drivers that are incompatible with the installed version of AMD software. This problem is also possible under Windows 10.

If you are a victim of this failure AMD offers a solution.

Windows 11 – Device Installation Settings

• Simultaneously press Windows + S keys to open Search.
• Type “Device Installation Settings”.
• Then select the option Non (your device may not work as expected).
• Click “Save Changes”.

Then download and install the latest graphics drivers published by AMD: Software Adrenalin

Finally, if you do not want Windows Update to automatically install old hardware drivers, there are two methods to block these updates.

Windows 11 Pro or Enterprise – Group Policy

Windows 11 – Group Policy Editor

1. Open the Group Policy Editor.
2. Go to Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates
3. Open Windows Components > Windows Update
4. Double-click on ” Do not include drivers with Windows Updates in Manage offered updates from Windows Update.
5. Activate the policy.
6. Click OK.
7. To restart.

If you are using Windows 11 Home, it is necessary to go through the Windows Registry. The operation is tricky because the registry is the backbone of the OS. It is strongly advised to make a backup before any modification. Afterwards

• Open Registry Editor.
• Go to this address
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionDriverSearching
• Double-click the SearchOrderConfig DWORD key.
• Change the value from 1 to 0.
• Click OK.

To restart.

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