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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...

Microsoft enforcing USB-C/USB4/USB 3.0 requirements to improve Windows 11 support

Sayan Sen — Sat, 31 May 2025 08:38:01 +0000

Microsoft is making USB Type-C features a mandatory requirement on Windows 11. The company has explained the details. Read more...

Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2, Server 2025 hardware driver compatibility testing

Sayan Sen — Wed, 07 May 2025 07:22:01 +0000

Microsoft has released updated driver testing for Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 hardware in order to improve OS compatibility and other things. Read more...

Microsoft bringing two big changes to hardware drivers for next gen Windows 11

Sayan Sen — Wed, 07 May 2025 06:36:01 +0000

Microsoft has announced two changes to how Windows 11 hardware drivers will be developed going forward. Read more...

Microsoft improves Windows 11 24H2 and Server 2025 hardware and driver compatibility testing

Sayan Sen — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:58:01 +0000

As we approach the general availability of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft has shared that it is improving the driver and hardware compatibility testing process. Read more...

Microsoft starts ensuring Windows 11 24H2 system requirements compatibility, Server 2025 too

Sayan Sen — Thu, 23 May 2024 12:10:01 +0000

As is always the case with an upcoming Windows feature update, Microsoft begins ensuring that the system requirements are maintained by compatible hardware with the help of appropriate certification. Read more...

Microsoft gearing up for Windows 11 24H2 system requirements compatibility testing

Sayan Sen — Wed, 20 Mar 2024 21:40:02 +0000

Microsoft is gearing up for the process that should ensure driver and hardware compatibility on Windows 11 24H2. That's because the company has released a new HLK Insider Preview build. Read more...