Microsoft Launches Cloud Driver Rollback for Windows Update on Affected PCs

9 articles · Updated · Ars Technica · May 13

Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery lets Microsoft remotely replace a bad hardware driver with a previously working version after it has already been installed.
Windows Update distributes manufacturer-submitted drivers to most PC users, so a faulty release can slow systems, trigger instability, or cause blue-screen crashes across affected devices.
The new recovery path removes the need for users to manually roll back drivers or wait for hardware partners to submit a fixed update through Windows Update.
Microsoft is positioning the feature as a safeguard for Windows Update’s driver pipeline, aiming to limit damage when vetted driver releases still slip through with serious bugs.

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