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   On Mon, 2/16/2026 11:48 AM, J. P. Gilliver wrote:   
   > On 2026/2/16 16:15:31, Frank Slootweg wrote:   
   >> J. P. Gilliver  wrote:   
   >> [...]   
   >>   
   >>> (For anyone still wondering about the subject: the answer seems to be   
   >>> that nobody knows, but don't rely on it not happening - and there is a   
   >>> registry patch that will stop Windows updating drivers, though it's not   
   >>> clear whether that will stop it _removing_ them.)   
   >>   
   >>   You've taken precautions and have the install package, so *if* the   
   >> installed driver gets removed by something, you can always fall back on   
   >> tne install package. All is good, I would say.   
   >   
   > Unless an "upgrade" puts in some sort of _block_ against the use of such   
   > drivers ("V3 and V4" I've heard them referred to as).   
   >   
      
   Since Windows Defender has popped up notifications here before,   
   regarding some older driver files, I would say chances are good   
   that Microsoft has the "reach" when it needs it :-)   
      
      Paul   
      
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