Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to ...

Microsoft will gradually stop distributing legacy printer drivers via Windows Update starting Jan 15, 2026, with the transition completed by 2027. The change aims to improve system stability, security ...

Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased restrictions through 2027.

"If your printer works today, it will continue to work" Microsoft says as it issues correction around plans to end support for legacy printer drivers.

In the name of security for its ubiquitous OS, Microsoft is ditching support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11. Microsoft previously warned this was coming way back in September 2023, ...

Microsoft Sets Timeline to End Windows 11 Updates for Older Printers Your email has been sent Microsoft has officially begun a multi-year process to phase out support ...

If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.

Read some alarming headlines warning that your old printer is about to become a useless paperweight? Don't worry, there's no ...