Disable automatic driver installation?

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Hi everyone,
Anyone know if there's a way to stop the 8.1 upgrader from automatically installing (graphics) drivers as it sets up? I have an Acer AS4820TG with switchable Intel HD and Mobility Radeon HD 5650 graphics, and I'm 99% sure that drivers for one of these are causing a problem with installing 8.1 Pro. The screen turns black after the second restart, when Windows is "Getting devices ready". After this point it stays black.. no input of any sort affects it. I tried waiting it out for a while, and eventually I just did a hard shut down, at which point Windows reverted to 8. I'm hoping that if I can get it to install without the drivers, I can manually install them from the desktop. If you need more info, let me know.. new here. Thanks in advance!
 

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whs said:
Have a look at this thread: http://www.eightforums.com/graphic-cards/32429-automatic-driver-update.html
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I tried to be clear about this in my post... this issue is happening while Windows makes system changes DURING the upgrade to 8.1. I am aware of how to change automatic driver installation once I have access to the desktop, as in the thread you linked, but the issue is that during 8.1's installation it seems to be attempting to install the graphics drivers, and thereby blanking my screen and preventing me from completing installation. I'm looking for a way to stop driver installation during the upgrade (I'd understand if it isn't possible). Hopefully I'm clearer this time haha. Nonetheless I appreciate your answering so quickly. Thanks.

EDIT: Next thing I'm going to try is installing different drivers before doing the upgrade... does anyone know for sure where Windows gets the drivers it tries to install during the upgrade?
 

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Still don't know what to do about this... I tried uninstalling all my graphics drivers and than doing the update. 8.1 still tried to install new ones while updating, and I can't do a thing to stop it. Does anyone know what I can do?
 

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    Windows 8
Windows 8.1 upgrade reboots to black screen of 'nothingness'. - OUC1TOO - Site Home - TechNet Blogs

Error 0xC1900101 ? 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1 - Microsoft Community


Microsoft Forum Moderator said:
Error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1


Hello,

We understand that many customers are receiving error 0xC1900101 – 0x40017 when installing Windows 8.1. This error is typically caused by an incompatible driver.



If you are receiving this error:
1.
First, please double-check the error code. There are many variations of error 0xC1900101, each with a different location code -- the error extension, located after the dash. The information in this thread is intended only for location code 0x40017. If you are receiving a different location code, these steps are unlikely to resolve your issue.

2.
Check that you’ve already updated all of your drivers. In particular, if you have an NVIDIA GeForce graphics card, make sure you’ve installed the latest Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers


3.
Check that you do not have any Frequently Asked Questions - What devices are supported by the SteelSeries Engine? that support the SteelSeries Engine installed on your PC. The SteelSeries Engine software is currently not supported on Windows 8.1. Please uninstall the software before attempting to update to Windows 8.1
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Error 0xC1900101 - 0x30018, Couldn't update to Windows 8.1 Preview - Microsoft Community

Can't Complete Windows 8.1 Install
 

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    ME, XP,Vista,Win7,Win8,Win8.1
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