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//Based on a contribution by Sebastien MICK, thanks!// | //Based on a contribution by Sebastien MICK, thanks!// | ||
- | Usually, [[https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/disable-automatic-driver-downloads-on-windows-10|deactivating the automated driver installation mechanism]] should do the trick, but on some systems it's not enough. | + | For Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise and Education, if [[https://www.laptopmag.com/articles/disable-automatic-driver-downloads-on-windows-10|deactivating the automated driver installation mechanism]] does not do the trick, you can try the following steps: |
- If a driver has been automatically installed for the USB2AX, you need to uninstall it completely first. | - If a driver has been automatically installed for the USB2AX, you need to uninstall it completely first. | ||
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* Uninstall it: //Right click// on the device > //Uninstall device//, check "Delete the driver software for this device" then click "Uninstall". | * Uninstall it: //Right click// on the device > //Uninstall device//, check "Delete the driver software for this device" then click "Uninstall". | ||
- Unplug all USB2AX devices from the computer. | - Unplug all USB2AX devices from the computer. | ||
- | - Open the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) as administrator (TODO how? and is it available in all versions of Win10?) | + | - Open the [[https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/79976-open-local-group-policy-editor-windows-10-a.html|Local Group Policy Editor]] (gpedit.msc), signed in as Administrator. |
- | - In the left panel, browse to: <TODO> | + | - In the left panel, browse to: //Local Computer Policy// > //User configuration// > //Administrative Templates// > //System// > //Driver installation// > //Device Installation Restrictions// |
- | - Enable <TODO> | + | - Enable "Allow administrators to override device installation policy" |
- | - Enable <TODO> | + | - Enable "Prevent Installation of Devices not described by other policy settings" |
- | - Run the Device Manager as administrator. | + | - Run the Device Manager as Administrator. |
- Plug a USB2AX. A new entry should appear in the Device Manager without triggering the automated driver install process. A warning sign should appear next to it to show that it is therefor not functional. | - Plug a USB2AX. A new entry should appear in the Device Manager without triggering the automated driver install process. A warning sign should appear next to it to show that it is therefor not functional. | ||
- | - Rigth click > //Update Driver Software// > // Browse my computer for driver software// > select the driver downloaded from this page <TODO>. | + | - Rigth click > //Update Driver Software// > // Browse my computer for driver software// > select the driver (.INF file). |
// Original French version : // | // Original French version : // |