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Driver updater apps are predatory scareware—and your Windows PC proves it

Third-party driver updaters pose a significant threat to Windows PC stability and security. These programs are often scareware, using aggressive warnings to push paid subscriptions for services ...
Engadget

Windows Update will soon revert problematic drivers automatically

Windows 11 users are not happy campers at the moment for multiple reasons, but Microsoft is doing something about an issue around updates. The company just introduced "Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery" ...
TechRepublic

New Windows Update May Undo Bad Driver Updates on Its Own

Microsoft is testing Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, a Windows Update feature designed to roll back bad drivers with less manual IT work. Bad driver updates can turn routine maintenance into a ...
Ars Technica

Windows Update is getting better at saving your PC from buggy drivers

Hardware driver updates can be a blessing and a curse. When they’re good, they can fix bugs, improve performance, and add new capabilities, giving your PC a minor upgrade without requiring any extra ...