You could be able to block device driver installation for "Intel(R) 300 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller" (iastorac.sys), Hardware ID--> "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A353&SUBSYS_380817AA&REV_10" with the following command (launched in an elevated command prompt):
Code:
reg add "hklm\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceInstall\Restrictions\DenyDeviceIDs" /v "PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_A353&SUBSYS_380817AA&REV_10" /t reg_sz /f
If that shouldn't work, the following operations should
block ALL devices drivers installations for your PC.
Valid for Windows 10 Version 10.0.19042.685 (Version 20H2 Build 19042.685), i.e. most recent version.
- Go to Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Devices and Printers
- Right-click your PC
- Click Device installation settings
- It will appear a window saying:
"Do you want to automatically download manufacturers' apps and custom icons that are available for your device?"
Radio/option buttons:
- "Yes (recommended)"
- "No (your device might not work as expected)"
Buttons:
"Save changes"
"Cancel"
- Select no and click Save changes.
