Neowin News Feed for: Drivers

Linus Torvalds confirms Linux 7.0 is on track for final release next week

Paul Hill — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:02:01 +0000

Linux 7.0 is almost here after a bumpy development cycle. Discover why this milestone release is larger than usual and what it means for your hardware support. Read more...

Microsoft is changing a Windows kernel policy that's been around for decades

Usama Jawad — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:00:01 +0000

Windows 11 will soon reject outdated drivers by default, but Microsoft is adding safeguards and overrides to avoid breaking critical systems. Read more...

This Windows security feature blocks dangerous drivers before they strike

Usama Jawad — Sat, 21 Feb 2026 23:04:01 +0000

Windows has a built-in driver kill list. This "invisible" Windows feature stops bad drivers in their tracks. Read more...

Windows Update ends support for printer drivers

Usama Jawad — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:16:02 +0000

Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much. Read more...

Microsoft explains why Windows sometimes installs multiple identical or old drivers

Taras Buria — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:50:02 +0000

Drivers for a modern PC could be a confusing topic for inexperienced users, and to help them figure things out, Microsoft published a useful explanation article. Read more...

Microsoft commits to making Windows drivers better through strict WHCP policies

Usama Jawad — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 05:08:02 +0000

Microsoft will begin enforcing stricter policies for Windows driver attestation later this year, improving driver isolation standards. Read more...

Microsoft shares Windows 10 deprecation plans for WHCP and HLK

Usama Jawad — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 06:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced major changes for manufacturers building hardware products for Windows 10 certification. Read more...

Linus Torvalds releases Linux 6.17-rc3, says it's a normal release

Paul Hill — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:00:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds has published the third release candidate of Linux 6.17, calling it a fairly normal release. If things keep on like this, Linux 6.17 will be out in about one month from now. Read more...

Linux 6.17-rc2 is one of the smallest releases lately

Paul Hill — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:26:01 +0000

Linus Torvalds has just released Linux 6.17-rc2. The founder was pleased this week as everything was without drama, but suspects a busier next week. Read more...

Microsoft encourages Windows driver development in Rust for better security

Usama Jawad — Thu, 24 Jul 2025 16:09:44 +0000

Microsoft has highlighted the benefits of the Rust programming language, encouraging developers to adopt it for Windows driver development. Read more...

Microsoft is removing legacy drivers from Windows Update

Usama Jawad — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:48:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced that it will soon be getting rid of legacy drivers being delivered through Windows Update in order to improve security. Read more...

Nvidia releases a big hotfix driver to address sea of issues plaguing its newest GPUs

Taras Buria — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 20:14:01 +0000

Nvidia has released a pretty big hotfix driver to address nearly a dozen issues with its troubled RTX 50 graphics cards. Read more...

Intel releases new driver with Farming Simulator 25, Planet Coaster 2 support, and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:00:01 +0000

Intel has released a new graphics driver for those wanting to play Farming Simulator 25, Planet Coaster 2, and Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake. Read more...

Nvidia 566.14 WHQL driver is out with S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2 and MSFS 2024 support

Taras Buria — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 13:22:01 +0000

Nvidia has released a new driver with optimizations for some highly anticipated games, such as S.T.A.L.K.E.R 2: Heart of Chornobyl and Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024. Read more...

Intel's new GPU driver adds performance improvements and No More Room in Hell 2 support

Taras Buria — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:04:02 +0000

If you want some free extra FPS in certain games and optimizations for No More Room in Hell 2, check out Intel's latest graphics driver. Read more...

You can now install Windows on Steam Deck OLED thanks to new official drivers

Taras Buria — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 10:26:02 +0000

Valve has released official drivers for the Steam Deck OLED, allowing users to swap the original operating system with Windows if that is something they want to try on their handheld consoles. Read more...

Intel 32.0.101.5762 non-WHQL is out with big Diablo IV performance improvements and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 10:48:01 +0000

The Intel 32.0.101.5762 Game On non-WHQL driver is out with support for Once Human and Zenless Zone Zero. Also, the driver promises significant performance and FPS improvements in Diablo IV. Read more...

Nvidia releases new driver for old graphics cards with Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 support

Taras Buria — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 15:16:01 +0000

Nvidia has released a new driver for users sticking to the old (like very old) graphics cards that no longer receive mainstream support. Version 475.14 also supports Windows 7, 8, and 8.1. Read more...

Microsoft is deprecating WSUS driver synchronization

Taras Buria — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:28:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced plans to deprecate Windows Server Update Services driver synchronization in April 2025. The company recommends switching to its newest cloud-based driver services. Read more...

Intel releases 31.0.101.5592 WHQL graphics driver with benchmark fixes

Taras Buria — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:24:01 +0000

Intel has released a new Game On Graphics Driver under version 31.0.101.5592. This WHQL release delivers fixes for a bug with the PugetBench benchmark failing to complete certain tests. Read more...

Intel releases new WHQL graphics driver with fixes for Horizon Forbidden West and more

Taras Buria — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 08:30:01 +0000

Intel's new Game On WHQL graphics driver is out under version 31.0.101.5382. The latest release brings fixes for Horizon Forbidden West, Starfield, and 3DMark Speed Way for supported GPUs and CPUs. Read more...

Nvidia 551.76 WHQL Game-Ready driver is out with The Thaumaturge support and NVENC fixes

Taras Buria — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:20:01 +0000

Nvidia is rolling out a new graphics driver under version 551.76. This release adds DLSS 3 support and optimizations for The Thaumaturge. It also fixes NVENC issues and other bugs. Read more...

Intel releases new beta driver with support for new games and performance improvements

Taras Buria — Sat, 17 Feb 2024 08:16:02 +0000

Intel has released a new non-WHQL driver with support for Nightingale and Pacific Drive. Version 31.0.101.5330 also adds fixes for Starfield and performance improvements for Fortnite and other games. Read more...

NVIDIA 546.65 WHQL driver is out with RTX 4070 SUPER support and more

Taras Buria — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:36:01 +0000

NVIDIA is rolling out a new graphics driver. Version 546.65 WHQL is now available for download with the initial support for the RTX 4070 SUPER graphics card and several fixes for multiple games. Read more...

Intel releases new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers with BSOD and 'no Wi-Fi network found' fixes

Taras Buria — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:16:02 +0000

Intel is rolling out a new set of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10 and 11. They resolve blue screens of death, the "No Wi-Fi network found" message, and other bugs and issues. Read more...

AMD reduces driver support for Vega and Polaris graphics cards

Taras Buria — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 16:20:01 +0000

An AMD spokesperson has confirmed that the company is reducing driver support for Vega and Polaris-based graphics cards. From now on, those GPUs will only get separate drives with critical updates. Read more...

Microsoft announces the end of servicing for third-party printer drivers on Windows

Taras Buria — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 08:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced big changes for printing on Windows. According to the newly published documentation, the company will soon end servicing third-party printer drivers on all Windows versions. Read more...

AMD's latest chipset software delivers 'new program' support and fresh drivers

Taras Buria — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 08:46:01 +0000

Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has released a new chipset driver for sAM4/sAM5/sTRX40/sWRX80 motherboards. It delivers support for new software and extra drivers to improve your computing experience. Read more...

Surface Laptop 5 gets network improvements and new accessories support

Taras Buria — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 11:16:01 +0000

The Surface Laptop 5, Microsoft's latest and greatest notebook, has received a fresh set of drivers with a new network app for improved connectivity and support for new docking accessories. Read more...

Surface Go 3 latest firmware resolves display issues, improves Wi-Fi stability

Taras Buria — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 06:48:01 +0000

Microsoft is rolling out a new firmware update for the third-generation Surface Go 3. The latest set of drivers for this budget-friendly computer adds improvements for graphics, Wi-Fi, and more. Read more...

Surface Duo gets new Windows drivers with improved sensors, Surface app support, and more

Taras Buria — Mon, 15 May 2023 09:58:01 +0000

Those daring to swap Android with Windows on the original Surface Duo can download another set of drivers. Version 2305.45 brings Surface app support, improved temperature sensors, and more. Read more...

Surface Duo gets new drivers for a better Windows 11 experience

Taras Buria — Tue, 09 May 2023 09:40:01 +0000

Gustave Monce (@gus33000) has released new drivers for the original Surface Duo running Windows 11. Version 2305.25 adds several stability enhancements plus lays the foundation for future reworkings. Read more...

Qualcomm to acquire Autotalks for its automotive safety chip platforms

John Callaham — Mon, 08 May 2023 12:22:01 +0000

Autotalks was founded in 2009 and it makes chips that are designed to help vehicles detect hazards while on the road, and they also communicate with other vehicles for faster response time. Read more...

New Windows drivers for Surface Duo add better Slim Pen support, DisplayPort via USB-C, more

Taras Buria — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:38:01 +0000

The developer of the DuoWOA project has released a new set of drivers with a few notable changes. Version 2303.64 adds improved Surface Slim Pen support, DisplayPort via USB-C, and other enhancements. Read more...

Valve releases new APU drivers for Windows on Steam Deck

Taras Buria — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:02:01 +0000

Valve has issued a new APU driver for those willing to swap SteamOS for Windows 10 or 11 on the Steam Deck. The latest release adds various improvements and enhancements for a better experience. Read more...

Intel Graphics v31.0.101.3729 driver includes support for 13th gen Raptor Lake

Steven Parker — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 19:18:02 +0000

Here are the latest stable driver updates from Intel, available in two flavors: one for 11th, 12th and 13th gen CPUs, and for 6th to 10th gen and with integrated graphics. Contains fix for Watch Dogs. Read more...

Intel Arc 31.0.101.3490 driver adds support for Gotham Knights, Ghostbusters, more

Steven Parker — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 09:08:01 +0000

Only a week after Intel's launch driver for the Arc 7 series GPU, team blue has released a new driver with support for several games including A Plague Tale: Requiem, Ghostbusters and more. Read more...

How to backup your device drivers on Windows 10 and 11

Adam Bottjen — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 15:16:02 +0000

Sometimes it's nice to have a local copy of your Windows drivers. If you need a driver, you don't have to go out and look for it. Join us today in this week's Tech Tip Tuesday to find out how. Read more...

Intel releases Wi-Fi drivers optimized for Windows 11 22H2

Taras Buria — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 08:28:01 +0000

Intel today released a new set of Wi-Fi drivers for supported network adapters. Version 22.160 is here to fix several issues and introduce support for the upcoming Windows 11 22H2 update. Read more...

Steam Deck finally receives proper audio drivers for Windows

Taras Buria — Sat, 14 May 2022 06:44:01 +0000

It is now much easier to run Microsoft's operating system on the recently released Steam Deck. The handheld console from Valve now has fully working audio drivers for speakers and the audio jack. Read more...