Windows Update is getting automatic rollbacks for faulty drivers
PCWorld reports Microsoft's new Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery will automatically roll back faulty drivers installed through Windows Update to previously stable versions. This feature eliminates the need for users to manually uninstall problematic drivers that cause system instability or crashes. Testing continues until August with a September rollout planned, promising enhanced Windows PC stability through reduced user intervention. You won't have to worry about searching for and uninstalling faulty drivers on your Windows PC in the future. In a recent Hardware Dev Center blog post, Microsoft unveiled a new feature called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, which allows the company to roll back faulty drivers that were installed via Windows Update.
May-13-2026, 16:30:40 GMT