There are two methods you can use. Method 1 should work for most cases. If it doesn’t work on your case, try Method 2.
Method 1: Change Device Installation Settings
Follow these steps:
1. Open Control Panel.
2. View by Small icons, click System.
3. In left pane, click Advanced system settings.
4. Go to Hardware tab. Under Device Installation Settings section, click on Device Installation Settings.
5. Select No. Then click on Save Changes.
Method 2: Change Group Policy Settings
Follow these steps:
1. Type gpedit.msc in the search box then select Edit group policy.
2. Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> System -> Device Installation -> Device Installation Restrictions.
3. In the right pane, right-click on Prevent Installation of Devices not described by other policy settings and select Edit.
4. Select Enabled and click OK button.
Note if you want to let Windows install some drivers automatically, remember to change back the settings.
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