If Windows has drivers for your device that are newer than the version you want to test, you'll need to remove said driver from Windows' driver store, which you do with PnPUtil.exe.

External devices, such as USB sticks, headphones, and speakers, automatically install drivers when you connect them to your PC.

Once you've run Windows 10 or 11 for a while, it can become bloated with out-of-date device drivers. Use Driver Store Explorer and some simple techniques to pare down the number of obsolete or ...

On Windows 11, you can use these instructions to install missing drivers through Windows Update and the steps to install them manually.

Use Settings to Turn Off Auto Device Driver Installation One way to prevent Windows 11 from automatically installing device drivers is by toggling an option in Settings.