Don't worry, your old printers won't break... at least for a while.
Although Microsoft commits to not bricking printers using legacy drivers, it still wants you to upgrade to the IPP Class Driver.
If you've been stressing out about Microsoft abandoning driver support for your legacy printer in Windows 11 based on messaging it relayed in its Windows Roadmap document, stress no more.
When deleting a Printer driver, some Windows users get an error that stops them from completing the task. Users are unable to uninstall or remove the Printer driver ...
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.
It’s gut-check time for millions of Windows users. A routine system update is normally not cause for concern. However, a routine update can soon turn a perfectly functional printer into a paperweight.
It’s the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers in Windows, according to a support document the company released earlier this month. Instead of bespoke drivers for individual printers ...