Windows update kills wifi on HP laptop

[MAlanG2021]

Since September 2020, my HP Envy notebook loses its ability to connect to the internet through wifi whenever the latest version of Windows 10 updates--which means that each time Windows updates, I have to revert to the previous build of the operating system. I've gone through all the trouble-shooting steps suggested by Windows, and I've installed the latest BIOS file and WLAN driver from HP, but nothing so far has solved this problem. My questions:

1. Has anyone else experienced this problem, or am I the only HP user whose wifi capacity is knocked out by Windows updates?
2. Is there anything else I can do to correct this problem, so my HP laptop can benefit from the latest Windows updates?
3. If a solution doesn't exist, what's the easiest way to prevent Windows from installing updates on my laptop?

Many thanks!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Have you tried the latest driver for the Intel 7265 wifi adapter directly from Intel?

I have 3 PC's with the same model card, all running W10 20H2 and the wifi works fine with the latest driver installed.

Download Windows® 10 Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel® Wireless Adapters

It should install driver version 19.51.33.1

Unfortunately, I do not believe there is a way to prevent the new W10 build from installing unless you have a very old version of W10 installed.

I have to keep version 1607 installed on one PC--an old HP 6910p, and I can use the hide windows updates utility to prevent it from updating.

You can see if this article is of any help to you.

How to block the Windows 10 October 2020 Update, version 20H2, from installing | Computerworld