Drivers are no longer bundled with heavy control panels. The driver is delivered via Windows Update, while the management interface (like Realtek Audio Console or NVIDIA Control Panel) is delivered via the . 2. DCH Driver Architecture

SSUs are now merged into the Latest Cumulative Update (LCU) but are version-locked. Use DISM to verify SSU version:

Driver Store and Win32/INF pipeline

: Often seen for Display (Graphics), Media (Sound), and System (Chipset) drivers.

In the context of Windows updates, "Servicing Drivers" are specialized packages designed to support the operating system's health and the update process itself.

Offers the "Driver Updates for Windows 10 and later" policy, providing granular approval over every driver package submitted to WU by OEMs.