Let W10 Update Intel?

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For June I was offered two Intel updates (SCSI adapter & Extension) in addition to normal updates. Should I permit Win10 to install these Intel updates?

I have W10 Pro v1909 up-to-date. The pc is a generic lower-end business Dell with Intel video; no special features or equipment.  When I go to Dell driver updates, the only one listed is for UHD graphics.

If they should not be installed by Win10, should they be hidden?

I will have to decide soon as the Defcon level will likely be raised soon.

Thanks for the advice.

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If you are not having any problems, leave it alone. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

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Should I hide the 2 Intel updates?

In the future, I think the general advice is to block hardware updates via WU. What is the best way to do this? From what I have read, this can be accomplished by Group Policy (I have 10Pro), by Control Panel (although MS seems to be ready to take that option away), and by registry edit.

Thanks so much for coming to rescue me from the complexities of W10.

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In Group Policy under Windows Update there is a setting about “Do not include drivers with Windows Updates.” It is the 10th line below the one marked in the top screenshot here.

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Is the GP setting preferable in blocking updates to using wushowhide? The latter method (using wushowhide) seems to follow your AKB200016 although the former (GP) would be simpler.

Thanks again.

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AKB2000016 deals with CUs.
Use the GP setting to block drivers – it’s set-and-forget. wushowhide is the long way around the problem.

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Will do. The 2 Intel updates may be harmless, but you never know. Never had to deal with these in 7 & earlier.

Many, many thanks.

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