Microsoft Addresses Duplicate Driver Updates on Windows 11
Microsoft has confirmed that seeing duplicate driver updates on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2 is safe to ignore.
In a support document published on October 22, Microsoft explained that Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 are optimized to handle drivers better than previous versions.
Key points to note include:
- Most drivers are built by third-party companies such as Qualcomm, Intel, Lenovo, and HP.
- Generic Windows drivers are developed by Microsoft for use cases where OEM drivers do not work or encounter issues.
- Microsoft-branded drivers found online are built for Microsoft hardware, not Windows PCs.
Microsoft says it's safe to ignore duplicate driver updates when you see them on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.
Author's summary: Microsoft clarifies duplicate driver updates on Windows 11 are safe to ignore.