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Microsoft Is Deleting Old Drivers from Windows Update and It Might Break Your PC
In a move that could quietly wreak havoc across the Windows ecosystem, Microsoft is purging outdated drivers from Windows Update. The company claims it is
Microsoft refers to this as “expiring” a driver, which means removing its audience assignments so Windows Update no longer distributes it. And while the company claims this is about improving security and reducing compatibility issues, the reality is that it’s cutting support for a lot of older devices in the name of modernization. Microsoft’s cleanup may sound responsible on the surface, but for anyone still clinging to older hardware or niche accessories, it might feel more like abandonment.
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