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Q&A: Should I let Windows Update install ‘optional’ driver updates?

Posted on October 29, 2021

Question from William:  Every time I check for new Windows Updates on my Windows 10 Lenovo laptop it tells me there are a couple of driver updates available as “optional” updates.

Should I go ahead and let Windows Update install those optional updates or should I just skip them?

I’ve been confused by this for a long time.

Rick’s answer:  [Read more…]

Important: You don’t have to pay for driver updates!

Posted on October 5, 2021

Several people have messaged me recently asking about “driver update notices” that are popping up on their computers.

These messages are usually presented in pop-up windows or messages in the notifications area at the bottom-right corner of the screen.

Regardless of how these messages show up, the vast majority of them are scams.

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