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Windows 11's new driver allow-list could break your old hardware, and Microsoft won't tell you what's on it

If you commonly use legacy devices, you might be affected ...
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Microsoft is pulling the plug on old printer drivers — here’s what it means

Microsoft is moving forward with a long-planned cleanup of the Windows 11 printing stack. Starting with the non-security update released in January 2026, Windows 11 no longer supports legacy V3 and V4 ...
GizChina

Is Your Printer Safe? Windows 11 Ending Legacy Driver Support

Your office printer might have a problem soon. Microsoft decided to kill off V3 and V4 printer drivers early next year. If your printer relies on these older drivers, it could stop working after ...
PC World

Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is implementing a new Windows kernel trust policy starting April 2026 that will only allow WHCP-certified drivers by default, addressing years-old security vulnerabilities from cross-signed ...
Neowin

Microsoft explains the confusion around printer drivers in Windows 11Microsoft explains the confusion around printer drivers in Windows 11Microsoft explains the confusion ...

If you are confused about the recent news about printer drivers in Windows 11, Microsoft has an explanation for you. Recently, news emerged about Microsoft making important changes to printer driver ...