If you’re brave enough, you could try disabling Windows auto-update. The MAJOR caveat being you are now in control of the update schedule.

Windows update frequently causes issues like this (some hardware more than others) and if you move to a manual update process you can take the time to review the update and verify it will not bork your system before it’s simply thrust upon you. You can also perform a quick backup or snapshot before running the updates so you have a known good point to return to.

If you don’t think you’re savvy enough to actually check this monthly or so though, then don’t disable it.