… Most users typically rely on the Windows Update system to manage driver installation and updates automatically. These updates are crucial because they fix bugs and improve performance without requiring any action from the user. …
… This is to ensure higher driver security, reliability and resiliency. User-mode driver investments include performance updates to PCIe devices with DMA support as well as Wi-fi stack coming soon . …
… One user in that Reddit thread noted that the Zenbook A16 tried to install an old driver. If you have a Snapdragon X2-powered laptop, please share in the comments if you've run into the issue that can cause incorrect graphics drivers to be downloaded. …
… Windows Central's Take I get why the company is doing this, but it still feels like one of those updates that quietly breaks something important for many people. Blocking vulnerable drivers is the decision from a security standpoint. …
… This update improves Windows security by changing how the Windows kernel trusts third‑party drivers. Default trust for cross‑signed drivers is removed, while drivers from the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program WHCP and an allow list of trusted legacy drivers remain allowed. …
… This includes: Ability to skip updates immediately during the out of box experience OOBE Extend update pauses as many times as you need Always available options to shutdown and restart with updating More insight on available updates to make more informed installation decisions Print Drivers The Int… …
… This update improves Windows security by changing how the Windows kernel trusts third‑party drivers. Default trust for cross‑signed drivers is removed, while drivers from the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program WHCP and an allow list of trusted legacy drivers remain allowed. …
… For example, the default trust for cross-signed drivers is now gone, while drivers from the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program WHCP and a list of trusted legacy drivers will remain allowed. …
… Cumulative updates have improved significantly over the years, but the operating system still has to run across a wide range of hardware, drivers, and software configurations. …
… Furthermore, the Windows Update page features a new collapsible "Available updates" view that shows system updates, firmware, and drivers in the queue for installation. …