Microsoft rolls out Windows Protected Print Mode in Windows 11, removing legacy drivers and introducing secure driverless ...

Microsoft has officially stopped supporting older V3 and V4 printer drivers in Windows 11, which could leave many legacy printers without easy installation options. The change is part of a shift ...

Can’t add a printer on your Windows 11/10 PC due to the Windows can’t open Add Printer error? Printer errors are common and this is another one of many. Several Windows users have reported that they ...

If your HP printer suddenly stopped responding or the HP Smart app is acting up, you are not alone—and it might not be your Wi-Fi. Starting January 15, 2026, Microsoft stopped publishing new v3 and v4 ...

As Microsoft continues to update Windows 11, one item that it's dropping support for are V3 and V4 printer drivers. This move was advertised back in September 2023, as Microsoft claimed these printer ...

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up.

Microsoft will no longer provide new drivers from printer manufacturers via Windows Update starting in 2025, the company has announced. Microsoft says doing so will make Windows 11 even more secure.

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 ...