Microsoft Is Deleting Old Drivers From Windows Update BrianFagioli writes: In a move that could quietly wreak havoc across the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft is purging outdated drivers from Windows Update The company claims it is doing this for security and reliability, but the result might be broken hardware for users who rely on legacy devices If
Old tech is getting the boot inside Windows and Microsoft 365 Microsoft is implementing changes on multiple fronts to improve the security of its products and phase out outdated technologies Microsoft has announced that it is removing old drivers from Windows Update In what it describes as a strategic move to improve the security and compatibility of Windows, Microsoft is cleaning up outdated drivers
Microsoft to Phase Out Legacy Drivers from Windows Update Microsoft says that the first phase will focus on outdated drivers that already have newer versions available on Windows Update “Cleanup” refers to the process of removing outdated or
Microsoft to Begin Phasing Out Legacy Drivers From Windows . . . Microsoft says this won’t be a one-time process It’s the beginning of a recurring effort to optimize the driver pool that ships through its update channel Microsoft begins cleaning legacy drivers from Windows Update The cleanup process, as Microsoft describes it, involves “expiring” drivers
Go back to the previous version of Windows - Microsoft Support After October 14, 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide free software updates from Windows Update, technical assistance, or security fixes for Windows 10 Your PC will still work, but we recommend moving to Windows 11