Beware of optional updates from Microsoft: old drivers have been detected that can cause problems

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Microsoft encounters problems again thanks to an update, but in this case it is not a cumulative update or a Build that causes problems. These are the drivers that we can find in the section Optional Updates within Windows Update "

And it seems that, by mistake, the company has released a series of drivers for different components of the equipment but with the particularity that in some cases it is of old driversA circumstance that can cause your PC to malfunction, so you must be extremely careful.

A problematic update

Microsoft has released a series of drivers that are too old by mistake and soon there have been complaints from users, being Reddit one of the points in which those affected express their discontent.

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Apparently, the problems center around a patch called INTEL - System - 7/18/1968, an update released outside of the Insider Program released last week along with other optional driver updates for Windows 10 May 2020 Update."

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This driver, which can be downloaded within Windows Update>, may cause operational problems if you decide to install it on your computer."

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If in your case you have already downloaded and installed this patch you have two possible solutions: on the one hand, go to the manufacturer&39;s website and download and install the version manually most recent and compatible of said driver so that your equipment returns to normality. But you can also go to the Device Manager>delete it and go back to the one you had previously installed"

You have to remember that as it is an optional update, its installation is not mandatory, so in case you do not have it installed You will not find any problem, because these updates are not forced. In fact, there are many users who recommend not using the optional installations and getting these patches directly from the manufacturer's website.

Via | Windows Latest