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Windows 11 GPU driver removal bug
Overview
A bug in Windows 11 has been identified that causes the operating system to automatically uninstall dedicated GPU drivers on laptops when the device is kept in ‘Eco mode’ for an extended period. This occurs because the system’s maintenance component, pnpclean.dll, identifies the inactive hardware as an unused peripheral and removes the associated driver from the Driver Store.
Reports indicate that while the standard cleanup timeout is approximately 30 days, some users have experienced driver removal after only 15 days of inactivity, specifically on hardware such as the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. When the driver is deleted, the system reverts to the ‘Microsoft Basic Display Adapter’ without notifying the user. Attempting to switch back to high-performance or hybrid modes may result in errors such as ‘Code 10’ or ‘Code 28’.
To mitigate the issue before an official patch is released, users can manually reinstall drivers, periodically switch modes to reset the inactivity timer, or modify a specific Windows Registry key to disable the automatic driver package cleaning task.
Entities
Microsoft · ASUS · Windows 11 · Nvidia
Timeline
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19 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesWindows 11 bug deletes laptop GPU drivers during Eco Mode useWindows 11 may automatically delete laptop GPU drivers after extended use of Eco Mode, requiring manual reinstallation or a registry workaround to prevent the hardware from being treated as disconnected.
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22 days ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesWindows 11 may uninstall GPU drivers on laptops in Eco modeWindows 11 may automatically delete dedicated GPU drivers on gaming laptops left in Eco mode for extended periods, treating the inactive hardware as an unused peripheral.
Sources
4sysops.com · familienurlaub.ch · gamemag.it · ipaddisti.it · news.mynavi.jp · softzone.es · tuttotech.net · world-today-news.com