Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much.

Microsoft has decided to stop sending out new drivers for old printers via Windows Update. The drivers in question are for V3 ...

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 ...

Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased ...

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 ...

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

The company explains that their focus is on modernizing the Windows print platform, which now prioritizes built-in drivers that simplify the user experience. As a result, older models that rely on ...

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

Microsoft's announcement marks the end of an era for older printer drivers that have long been a staple for many users. By discontinuing support for V3 and V4 drivers, Microsoft aims to streamline its ...

Hewlett-Packard, or simply HP, is one of the world's largest manufacturers of printers and computers. HP's first inkjet printer, the ThinkJet, was introduced to the market in 1984. Since then, HP has ...

When trying to migrate printers from an old server to a new server via Group Policy Preferences (GPP) an Unknown printer driver error may occur and prevent you from ...

Your business probably depends on your Hewlett-Packard printer and all of its features. But sometimes problems arise, like a print driver not sending jobs to the device properly or jobs not printing ...