Protected Print Mode introduces a security gatekeeper that blocks third party drivers unless users or admins opt out.

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If you have any old printers in your office, updating Windows and the driver stack might become problematic in the future. Microsoft is slowly moving Windows 11 away from the traditional model of ...

In brief: Last month, Windows 11 users became concerned when Microsoft announced significant upcoming changes in its handling of legacy printer drivers. Most users will likely not experience any ...

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Printers on Windows have historically required individual drivers on Windows, which causes security vulnerabilities, limited hardware upgrades, and reliability ...

Microsoft will discontinue support for legacy printer drivers in Windows 11 starting in 2027. What will happen to older ...