Microsoft blames unexpected Windows driver updates on caching issue By Sergiu Gatlan June 4, 2026 09:41 AM On Wednesday, Microsoft fixed an issue that caused some Windows devices to install driver updates without notice despite policies configured to prevent auto-updates. …
… This is handled through coordinated updates to the PnP driver stack and the driver flighting and publishing services." The company also noted that: Devices where a Driver Shiproom-approved driver cannot be located will not attempt Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery Recovery is delivered through the ex… …
… Microsoft says that impacted Windows devices installed recommended driver updates without user approval, even when driver policies configured by IT admins required manual approval. …
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… While the lack of an event doesn’t necessarily mean poor drivers, users have observed a decrease in quality, as monthly driver updates would frequently cause BSODs or artifacts in games. "Of active driver families across the Windows install base. …
… Tag CVE ID CVE Title Severity .NET CVE-2026-35433 .NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Important .NET CVE-2026-32177 .NET Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Important .NET CVE-2026-32175 .NET Core Tampering Vulnerability Important AMD CPU Branch CVE-2025-54518 AMD: CVE-2025-54518 CPU OP Cach… …
… Such devices may install drivers or code components with file names similar to inpoutx64. In systems where these drivers are found, the issue is then triggered by launching certain games," it noted . …
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