Microsoft is changing the way you choose to install updates with their Windows 10 Spring 2020 Feature Update (20H1). This will give users the ability to choose to install, or not install optional updates such as drivers when updating their systems.
Previous to Windows 10, in the Windows Update control panel applet, updates were broken out into two categories: Important and Optional. With the release of Windows 10, updates were all lumped together giving users no chance to not install updates that could cause issues with their particular computer and configuration, such as driver updates.
The View optional updates option will appear under the existing Check for Updates box within the Windows Update settings applet. In here, you will see non-security related updates as well as driver updates that are available for your computer.
Microsoft has said that driver updates will still be installed automatically, however now you have the ability to disable automatic driver updates by opening the Device Installation Settings options and choosing the No option.
Of course, it’s recommended that you allow Windows 10 to manage your driver updates for you. In some cases, changes that may come from other updates may change how your hardware and software interact with each other, and in some cases Microsoft (or hardware manufacturers) may release driver updates to ensure that your computer runs smoothly.
