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MSFT_DriverBlockList : Mapping Microsoft’s Default Driver Block Lists Across OS Builds

The “MSFT_DriverBlockList” serves as a central repository for the default Microsoft Driver Block Lists, tailored for specific OS builds.

It’s important to note the distinction between these default lists and the Microsoft recommended driver block lists, which offer guidance on broader driver management strategies.

This article provides a concise overview of the available block lists for various Windows OS versions, helping system administrators and IT professionals manage and mitigate driver-related issues effectively.

Repository that holds the default Microsoft Driver Block Lists based off of OS build.

Microsoft default driver block list != Microsoft recommended driver block list. The recommended driver block list that can be found here: Microsoft recommended driver block rules

OS VersionBlock List
10_0_19045_296510_0_19045_2965.xml
10_0_19045_327110_0_19045_3271.xml
10_0_22621_170210_0_22621_1702.xml
10_0_22621_207010_0_22621_2070.xml
10_0_22621_308510_0_22621_3085.xml
10_0_22631_344710_0_22631_3447.xml
10_0_22631_352010_0_22631_3520.xml
10_0_26100_110_0_26100_1.xml
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