Microsoft is changing how printer drivers are delivered in Windows 11. The company announced that support for publishing new V3 and V4 printer drivers through Windows Update is ending. However, this ...

Printers connected to a computer can serve an essential purpose to some people. If you’re one of them, running into issues like your printer not being detected or found missing can be cumbersome. In ...

PCWorld reports that Microsoft will stop distributing V3/V4 printer drivers through Windows Update starting January 2026, affecting printers up to 12 years old. Existing older printers will continue ...

Microsoft will gradually stop distributing legacy printer drivers via Windows Update starting Jan 15, 2026, with the transition completed by 2027. The change aims to improve system stability, security ...