DISM (Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management) has new flags for the modern driver stack.
List all driver packages (including servicing drivers):
dism /online /get-drivers /format:table
Look for the Class and Provider columns. Servicing drivers often show "Microsoft" as the provider. windows 10 vibranium and later servicing drivers
Add a servicing driver package (cab format):
dism /online /add-driver /driver:C:\Driver.cab /forceunsigned
Note: The /forceunsigned flag is ignored for production systems requiring WHQL. DISM (Deployment Imaging Servicing and Management) has new
Remove a servicing driver: In Vibranium+, you need the driver's Published Name, not just the INF.
dism /online /remove-driver /driver:oem0.inf
But careful—this may fail if the driver is in use. For servicing drivers, it's safer to use: Look for the Class and Provider columns
dism /online /remove-package /packagename:DriverPackageName~... /norestart
| Action | Rationale |
|--------|-----------|
| Target OS version in INF as 10.0.19041 or higher | Prevents installation on incompatible builds. |
| Use DCH design principles | Required for WU acceptance; avoids legacy issues. |
| Include update reason in release notes | Helps system admins assess risk. |
| Test rollback procedure | Ensure no leftover registry/files cause conflicts. |
| Monitor WU driver failure telemetry via Hardware Dev Center dashboard | Catch installation failures early. |
Co-installer DLLs are blocked in Vibranium+ driver packages. Any post-install actions must be handled by: