Microsoft rolls out Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11, removing legacy drivers and introducing secure driverless ...
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Windows 11 is leaving old printers behind
Microsoft has officially stopped supporting older V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11, which could leave many legacy printers without easy installation options. The change is part of a shift ...
Microsoft will no longer provide new drivers from printer manufacturers via Windows Update starting in 2025, the company has announced. Microsoft says doing so will make Windows 11 even more secure.
In brief: Last month, Windows 11 users became concerned when Microsoft announced significant upcoming changes in its handling of legacy printer drivers. Most users will likely not experience any ...
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 ...
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 ...
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Windows 11’s big printer driver shake-up
What’s ending: Microsoft has stopped publishing new V3/V4 printer drivers via Windows Update, limiting them to security fixes during a multi‑year phaseout. Why it matters: Printers without IPP or ...
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