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Windows keeps reinstalling a driver that I intentionally removed
Windows Update is persistently reinstalling a specific driver that I have deliberately removed from my system, despite my attempts to block it through device installation settings and driver exclusio...
Instead of blocking all driver updates (which some users will suggest), you can block a specific HWID instance from getting any updates using a Group Policy.
https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/146562-prevent-windows-update-updating-specific-device-driver.html
You can still install a driver manually or using a driver installer with the restriction in place, as the policy only works to stop Windows Update.