Because the base driver is universal, hardware vendors can push updates to all users simultaneously, rather than waiting for individual PC manufacturers to "vet" the update for every specific laptop model. The INF requirements for DCH compliance.
Drivers that are not critical for system boot are now tucked away under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates . This prevents the system from automatically overwriting a stable, manufacturer-specific driver with a generic one unless the user explicitly chooses to do so. Benefits for Enterprise and Power Users
By componentizing drivers, the initial download size is smaller.
Because the base driver is universal, hardware vendors can push updates to all users simultaneously, rather than waiting for individual PC manufacturers to "vet" the update for every specific laptop model. The INF requirements for DCH compliance.
Drivers that are not critical for system boot are now tucked away under Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > View optional updates . This prevents the system from automatically overwriting a stable, manufacturer-specific driver with a generic one unless the user explicitly chooses to do so. Benefits for Enterprise and Power Users
By componentizing drivers, the initial download size is smaller.