US EditionMicrosoft to Remove Legacy Drivers From Windows Update for Security Boost
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Microsoft has just started a strategic clean-up of legacy drivers on Windows Update to improve operating system security, and could be expanded in future phases.
Microsoft begins cleaning legacy drivers from Windows Update
According to a recent post addressing partners in the Windows Hardware Program, Microsoft is working to remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update system. The company says the goal is to reduce security and compatibility risks, which is why it is now embarking on this "strategic" initiative – though it...Read Entire Article
Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security
Microsoft is planning on removing unwanted/legacy drivers from its Windows update catalog to boost the security of its Windows user base. The first phase of this cleanup will encompass older legacy drivers that already have newer replacements in Microsoft's database.
Microsoft has begun the process of expiring older versions through Windows Update to ensure greater compatibility and protection in the operating system. Microsoft has entered a new phase in the process of managing drivers made available through Windows Update, announcing to its partners the gradual removal of older versions still present in the platform. The decision is part of a broader strategy to strengthen the security and compatibility of …
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