Windows Update incorrectly downgrades Intel UHD Graphics 600 driver to 31.0.101.2121 over newer manual WHQL installations

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Thank you for the additional information and for sharing the results of your testing with driver version 31.0.101.2145.

You make a valid point regarding wushowhide.diagcab. While it could temporarily hide a specific update, it should not be considered a permanent or currently supported long-term solution. I appreciate you taking the time to clarify this.

It's also worth noting that Windows does not select drivers based solely on the visible version number. Driver applicability and selection depend on several factors defined within the driver package, including hardware ID matching, driver ranking, targeting metadata, digital signatures, and other installation attributes. Because of this, an OEM-targeted driver may continue to be offered even when a newer generic Intel driver is already installed.

Based on your observations, version 31.0.101.2121 is not actually replacing the installed 31.0.101.2141 or 31.0.101.2145 driver. However, I completely understand your concern that Windows Update continues to download an unnecessary package that consumes approximately 1.3 GB of storage. That behavior can certainly be frustrating.

At present, Windows does not provide a supported setting that allows users to permanently block only a single driver update while continuing to receive all other driver updates automatically. The supported policy available on applicable Windows editions is:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Update > Do not include drivers with Windows Updates

When enabled, this policy excludes driver updates delivered through Windows Update as a whole rather than blocking only version 31.0.101.2121. In that scenario, drivers can be obtained through Lenovo Vantage, Lenovo Support, or by manually installing a compatible Intel driver. Since this is a Lenovo device, Lenovo-provided drivers generally remain the preferred option when OEM-specific customizations are involved.

For managed enterprise environments, Windows driver update policies in Microsoft Intune can provide more granular control by allowing administrators to review, approve, or pause individual driver updates before deployment.

If Windows Update continues to offer or download version 31.0.101.2121 while retaining version 31.0.101.2145, the underlying targeting and publication metadata cannot be modified locally on the device. That information is controlled by the driver publisher through the Windows Update publishing process.

Given what you have described, I would recommend submitting feedback through Feedback Hub and if possible, reporting the behavior to Lenovo with the following details:

• Exact Lenovo model and machine type
• Windows edition, version, and OS build
• Intel UHD Graphics 600 hardware IDs from Device Manager
• Currently installed graphics driver version
• Screenshot of the offered update
• Relevant Windows Update history entries
• Confirmation that the package is downloaded but not installed
• Approximate additional disk space consumed

This information can help determine whether the driver targeting or publication metadata should be reviewed by Lenovo or Intel.

Since version 31.0.101.2145 is installed successfully and no incompatibility warnings are being reported, it is reasonable to continue using that driver as long as the system remains stable. At the same time, I would encourage monitoring Lenovo's support channels for future model-validated driver releases, as generic Intel drivers may not always include device-specific optimizations provided by the OEM.

For additional information, please visit:

How Windows Ranks Driver Packages - Windows drivers | Microsoft Learn

Understanding driver updates | Microsoft Support

Manage additional Windows Update settings | Microsoft Learn

Configure Windows Driver Update Policies - Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Learn

Manage Windows Driver Updates - Microsoft Intune | Microsoft Learn

Automatically get recommended and updated hardware drivers | Microsoft Support

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Hi Егор,

you are experiencing a downgrade loop where Windows Update aggressively overwrites your newer Intel UHD Graphics 600 drivers with an outdated OEM, which has forced you to block driver installations via Group Policy. Unfortunately, we do not have backend administrative access to modify Microsoft's update servers or OEM baselines. However, you can eliminate the need for a restrictive Group Policy edit by using a targeted block. You should disable your current GPO block, install your preferred 31.0.101.2141 WHQL driver, and then run the official Microsoft "Show or hide updates" troubleshooter utility (wushowhide.diagcab). This tool allows you to specifically select and hide the legacy .2121 update from the Windows Update queue, which permanently stops the aggressive downgrade while allowing your system to safely receive driver updates for other components.

Hope this answer has brought you some useful information. If it did, please hit “accept answer”. Should you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment.

VPHAN