Windows 11 will no longer trust old drivers under new Kernel Policy

Windows 11 will no longer trust old drivers by default under new Kernel Trust Policy. Trust for the cross-signed ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Blocks Legacy Drivers in Windows 11 With New Kernel Security Policy

Microsoft will block legacy drivers in Windows 11 starting April 2026, enforcing WHCP signing to improve security and system stability.
Hosted on MSN

Microsoft is pulling the plug on old printer drivers — here’s what it means

Microsoft is moving forward with a long-planned cleanup of the Windows 11 printing stack. Starting with the non-security update released in January 2026, Windows 11 no longer supports legacy V3 and V4 ...
PC World

Windows is finally fixing a years-old security hole in April

Microsoft is implementing a new Windows kernel trust policy starting April 2026 that will only allow WHCP-certified drivers by default, addressing years-old security vulnerabilities from cross-signed ...