Windows Update bug triggers driver update loop on Windows 10

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From a windowslatest.com report:

"Windows 10’s built-in update mechanism also install new drivers for components like display, network, Bluetooth, and more. When a particular component such as Bluetooth isn’t compatible with a new version of the OS, Windows Update would try to install compatible driver package from Microsoft’s driver store. While Windows Update is the quickest and easiest way to update drivers with OEM customizations, some users are reporting that Windows Update is repeatedly trying to install an older version of Intel Corporation Display drivers.


According to reports on Reddit and Feedback Hub, Windows Update would keep trying to install the same graphics driver even when the latest drivers are present and the update gets stuck in an installation loop. “Windows update keeps trying to install a previous version of Intel UHD Graphics chipset despite the fact that latest drivers are present. The issue appeared after installing May 2020 (v2004) update,” one user noted in the Feedback Hub. ... "

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