Removal of unwanted drivers from Windows Update | Microsoft . . . In summary, Microsoft removing legacy drivers from Windows Update is a proactive measure to safeguard security and improve driver quality for Windows users As a partner, you should review your drivers in the Hardware Program , be aware of what your current drivers in the ecosystem are, and make sure that any unwanted legacy driver is
Microsoft to Phase Out Legacy Drivers from Windows Update Microsoft says that the first phase will focus on outdated drivers that already have newer versions available on Windows Update “Cleanup” refers to the process of removing outdated or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 Is Deleting Old Drivers From Windows Update This has been going on with Microsoft for a while now I had a cheapo Windows 8 tablet (I think it was MicroCenter's house brand ) The Windows 8 1 update broke a bunch of features, like screen rotation and the light sensor, as Microsoft pulled the drivers from the update
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 That means those drivers will no longer be
Welcome To The Purge! Microsoft Is Removing Older Drivers . . . In a move that could quietly wreak havoc across the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft is purging outdated drivers from Windows Update The company claims it is doing this for security and reliability