Which drivers updates should I install?

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• Feb 25, 2025

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Here are a list of driver updates available in Windows Update that could be installed. But it seems, some of them block the cumulative updates.
Which ones should I install?

 

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• Feb 25, 2025

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Anything that's not known as problematic.

 

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• Feb 25, 2025

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There's nothing useful about the computer in My Computer.

I'd try installing the Updates first then check for driver updates.

 

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• Feb 26, 2025

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I suggest you do not allow Windows update to update your drivers.

 

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• Feb 26, 2025

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One by one starting with the oldest is the safest way. The list may well expand with newer updates, but just continue until done.

"But it seems, some of them block the cumulative updates."
Really, never experienced that, not that I would know, but all cumulative updates go through.

 

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