Microsoft plans to show the class name for all Windows 11 drivers. For those unaware, a device class is basically a label for what type of hardware something is. For example, a device class could be a ...

Microsoft will remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to ensure security and driver quality for users. Partners have a six-month window to address concerns and republish drivers before they're ...

Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. "The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure ...

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 ...

A driver is a small piece of software that helps your PC communicate with a certain piece of hardware, like your mouse, keyboard, or printer. Every once in a while, though, those drivers may require ...

The January 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11 address a battery issue on devices with a Neural Processing Unit, and ...

Alongside the setup and recovery updates under KB5065378 and KB5064097, Microsoft has released new OOBE (out of box experience) updates for all supported Windows 11 versions. The updates are available ...