Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much. Back in September 2023, Microsoft announced the end of servicing plan for ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft will stop distributing V3/V4 printer drivers through Windows Update starting January 2026, affecting printers up to 12 years old. Existing older printers will continue ...

Microsoft is phasing out new printer driver updates via Windows Update for older printers in Windows 11 starting in 2026, pushing users toward Mopria. Microsoft has officially begun a multi-year ...

Microsoft is testing Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, a Windows Update feature designed to roll back bad drivers with less manual IT work. Bad driver updates can turn routine maintenance into a ...

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PCWorld reports Microsoft’s new Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery will automatically roll back faulty drivers installed through Windows Update to previously stable versions. This feature eliminates the ...

Large Windows updates do a lot more than patching bugs and adding features; they (sometimes) reconfigure system files, unpack and install components, update drivers, and trigger post-update tasks. The ...

Hardware driver updates can be a blessing and a curse. When they’re good, they can fix bugs, improve performance, and add new capabilities, giving your PC a minor upgrade without requiring any extra ...

Microsoft is introducing a new capability that will allow it to remotely roll back problematic Windows drivers delivered through Windows Update. Called Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery, the new feature ...

Microsoft plans to raise the quality bar of Windows 11 drivers, as drivers "sit at the heart of every Windows experience" and connect the OS to the "silicon, components, and peripherals." Before ...