No, Windows 11 isn’t broken if you see duplicate driver updates, Microsoft says

Microsoft Addresses Duplicate Driver Updates on Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed that it is safe to ignore duplicate driver updates on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.

In a support document, Microsoft explained that drivers are mostly built by third-party companies, such as Qualcomm, Intel, Lenovo, and HP. However, there are also generic Windows drivers developed by Microsoft to handle cases where OEM drivers do not work or encounter issues.

It is worth noting that Microsoft-branded drivers found online are built for Microsoft hardware, not for Windows PCs.

Microsoft says it’s safe to ignore duplicate driver updates when you see them on Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2.

Author's summary: Microsoft says duplicate driver updates on Windows 11 are safe to ignore.

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