How-To Geek on MSN

Driver updater apps are predatory scareware—and your Windows PC proves it

There are few things worse than downloading third-party installers onto your Windows PC, and you should be very careful when ...
The FPS Review on MSN

Microsoft's April 2026 Windows update ends trust for cross-signed kernel drivers

Microsoft is closing a security gap that has been open for roughly twenty years. Starting with the April 2026 Windows update, ...
BGR

The New Windows Update Discontinued Support For A Bunch Of Popular Printers

As Microsoft continues to update Windows 11, one item that it's dropping support for are V3 and V4 printer drivers. This move was advertised back in September 2023, as Microsoft claimed these printer ...
PC World

Microsoft stops offering drivers for old printers via Windows Update

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 ...
TechSpot

Microsoft begins cleanup of legacy drivers from Windows Update

Forward-looking: Microsoft has traditionally maintained strong backward compatibility with older hardware and software. However, the company is now working to phase out as many legacy drivers as ...