Windows updates might finally be getting better — Microsoft to remove legacy drivers from Windows Update to boost security

Microsoft is planning on removing unwanted/legacy drivers from its Windows update catalog to boost the security of its Windows user base. The first phase of this cleanup will encompass older legacy drivers that already have newer replacements in Microsoft's database.

https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-aims-to-remove-legacy-drivers-from-windows-update-to-boost-security

Created 7h | Jun 21, 2025, 11:50:05 AM


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