Lab Objective:
Learn how to roll back a device driver.
Lab Purpose:
Updating drivers is done in order to improve performance and stability, address bugs, and introduce new features. Sometimes, the update causes issues requiring you to have to revert to the last known good driver. The feature in Windows is called the “Roll Back Driver” feature and is done via the Device Manager.
Lab Tool:
Windows 10
Lab Topology:
Use a virtual PC or your own PC.
Lab Walkthrough:
Task 1:
Right-click on the desktop and click on ‘Device Manager’.
Then click on ‘Device Manager’.
Task 2:
Right-click on one of your devices. The display adaptors are usually updated frequently. Select ‘Properties’.
Make a note of the details presented, including the driver date and version. You will need to check carefully what you are upgrading or downgrading to.
Task 3:
You will be presented with a warning. If you are ready, click ‘Yes’. You will need to reboot and then check the driver version once more.
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