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    How to disable Windos 7 automatic driver install?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by latestgood, Nov 1, 2009.

  1. latestgood

    latestgood Notebook Consultant

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    Hello,

    How do you stop Windows 7's automatic driver install? I can print but I can't use any of the functions (scan, fax, etc) because I can't install the program that came with the printer...

    Thank you,
     
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    I don't know the answer to "stop Windows 7 automatic driver install".

    But, if you go to Devices and Printers, right click on your device, select "Printer Properties" (not Properties), Advanced Tab, you should see a Driver field where you can select "New Driver" and it will take you through a "Add Printer Driver Wizard". Select Have Disk and point the install to the location where you have the drivers for your printer stored.
     
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    Sadly, that menu is for Windows 7 RC... The retail version has different layout. I tried different settings with no luck
     
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    Where does it say it's for RC?

    I'm not at home now and I don't have W7 at work, can't check it out. What happens if you type "Windows Update Driver Settings" in the search bar?

    Edit: Tried the second link?
     
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    Yes, but checking the box, "No, let me choose what to do" should accomplish the same thing.

    Edit: Did you try installing your driver as I indicated in my post (#2)?

    Windows 7 Retail window:
     

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