How to Disable Automatic Driver Installation in Windows 7


How to Disable Automatic Driver Installation in Windows 7

Windows 7 operating system will install the device drivers automatically
There are some simple tricks to disable the automatic driver installation procedure. Just follow the simple steps below.
Steps to Follow

  • Go to Windows Start button.
  • Then right click on Computer and choose Properties from the drop down menu.


  • In the left pane choose Advanced System Settings option.
  • Next System Properties dialog box will open.
  • Then click on Hardware tab and choose Device Installation Settings button.

  • By default it will be clicked as Yes, do these automatically (Recommended).
  • In Device Installation Settings dialog box Click on option No, let me choose what to do and then


  • Never install driver software from Windows Update.
  • Finally click on Save Changes button.