Windows 11 will soon reject outdated drivers by default, but Microsoft is adding safeguards and overrides to avoid breaking critical systems.
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Microsoft will begin enforcing stricter policies for Windows driver attestation later this year, improving driver isolation standards.
Microsoft has announced major changes for manufacturers building hardware products for Windows 10 certification.
Microsoft wants OEMs to utilize the robust notification mechanism for USB Type-C connectivity in Windows 11, and has some guidance for them.
Microsoft is making USB Type-C features a mandatory requirement on Windows 11. The company has explained the details.
Microsoft has published a new Validation OS update. For those not familiar, it is the official lightweight version of Windows 11.
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.
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.
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.