Microsoft is quietly ripping out one of Windows’ oldest plumbing systems, and the impact will hit the most boring but essential task many PCs still perform: printing. By winding down traditional ...

The next system update for Windows 11 could break your printer. Here's what you need to know.

Microsoft blocks legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11, advising users to update or switch to modern printing ...

This is because Microsoft has only stopped accepting or publishing new third-party v3/v4 printer drivers to Windows Update for Windows 11+. If you read headlines that claim Windows printers are being ...

In the name of security for its ubiquitous OS, Microsoft is ditching support for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows ...

Microsoft has announced plans to periodically remove legacy drivers from the Windows Update catalog to mitigate security and compatibility risks. "The rationale behind this initiative is to ensure ...

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 ...

IPP (Internet Printing Protocol) is an internet protocol used for communication between the client devices (such as computers, mobile phones, etc.) and the printers via an IPP port. In Windows ...

In a nutshell: Device drivers are a cornerstone of modern computing and a critical component of any properly functioning Windows machine. However, navigating the complex Windows driver ecosystem often ...

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