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Windows* Update Rolling Back Graphics Driver to a Previous Version

Content Type: Troubleshooting   |   Article ID: 000087834   |   Last Reviewed: 05/23/2025
Description Resolution Additional information

Description

Windows Update automatically reverts the graphics device drivers to an earlier version, causing potential compatibility issues with newer software or hardware.

Resolution

First, try installing the latest graphics driver version over the version Windows* update installed. Ensure you do not uninstall the version of Windows* Update previously installed.

Notes
  • Before starting the process, ensure the operating system version is an official release, not a Microsoft Insider program build.
  • You must repeat this procedure after a major Windows OS installation; for example, when upgrading from Windows 11 21H2 to 22H2.

In case the workaround above does not work, you can manually install the graphics driver using the following steps:

  1. Download the appropriate driver for your system from the appropriate link below:
  2. Click the Download button to download the .exe file.
  3. Run the downloaded .exe.
  4. During the installation process, when you reach the Install stage, click the Customize button.
  5. Make sure not to enable the Execute a clean installation check box.
  6. After finishing the driver installation, click the Optional reboot button.

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Additional information

Driver rollbacks can lead to performance issues or incompatibility with newer applications, so when possible, it is recommended to be up to date with the most recent graphics drivers.

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This article applies to 130 products.
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