Enable Driver update Automatically even when a dock is not connected.
I manage a large Windows 10 client environment. We like to keep drivers up to date. When i connect to a displaylink (DL) dock i want the latest driver already there. This is not how it works today in my understanding.
Today when a pc makes connection to a DL dock the driver is enabled and if windows update happens to come along and check for updates it will update your DL Driver. assuming there a newer driver available and driver updates is enabled.
What if i didn't need to wait for windows update. Why can't have a scheduled task that checks daily, weekly, monthly, or at a time of my choice?
What is this key and what happens when i set it to yes?
[HKEYLOCALMACHINE\SOFTWARE\DisplayLink\Products\DefaultProduct\Capabilities]
"AutomaticUpdates"="no"
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Henry Ashford commented
Interesting suggestion about automatic updates. In Dubai, tech services in Dubai are also focusing on smarter automation like this to enhance system reliability and reduce downtime for clients. http://mfctechnicalservices.com
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Olan Malensik commented
I had a similar problem with my internet: a router update disrupted my connection, and I spent days trying to figure out the cause. Then, while researching https://spectrum.pissedconsumer.com/review.html spectrum reviews , I realized I wasn't the only one with this problem—many people complain about instability after updates. Since then, I try to check reviews before agreeing to any automatic update.
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