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Overview of the Deprecation Announcement Microsoft has recently announced that the Windows UWP Map Control and Maps platform API will be deprecated starting this month. This strategic move, detailed in an official blog post and widely covered by industry news outlets including Windows Report...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 is preparing to bid farewell to one of its early flagship features—the Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA). In a surprising yet expected move, the tech giant rolled out an update for WSA, bumping it to version 2407.40000.4.0. Although this update introduces no new...

Microsoft has issued a reminder that the longstanding Line Printer Daemon (LPR/LPD) protocol is on its way out. In a move that highlights its commitment to modernizing network printing, Microsoft plans to deprecate this legacy printing method over the next few months. This announcement is...

Picture this—you’ve been comfortably cruising along in Windows for years, maybe clinging onto a beloved feature that serves your workflow like no other. And then bam, Microsoft announces the dreaded "D" word—deprecation. Initially, it feels like Microsoft has stuffed your favorite childhood...

In the Windows ecosystem, the word "deprecation" can evoke a mix of emotions—confusion, frustration, or even dread. It feels like you're being handed a surprise eviction notice for a long-standing feature you’ve grown to rely on. But Microsoft argues otherwise. With a recent blog post by Chris...

Deprecation—it's the tech-version of hearing “we need to talk.” It sounds ominous, but let’s clear the confusion right now: in the world of Windows updates and releases, deprecation isn’t the end of the line. Instead, it’s more of a flashing “heads-up” that something in your operating system or...

Greetings, WindowsForum family! We've all been there—reading an announcement from Microsoft about a particular feature or component being "deprecated," and the immediate sense of panic sets in. Is it game-over for that beloved tool? Can we still use it? Will businesses need to tear up their IT...

In a bittersweet announcement that hit many Windows aficionados right in the feels, Microsoft recently confirmed that the beloved "suggested actions" feature will soon find itself in the realm of the deprecated in Windows 11. If you’ve ever copied a phone number or a future date and marveled at...

In a move that may take some users by surprise, Microsoft has announced it will be phasing out a feature in Windows 11 known as "Suggested actions." Initially introduced to enhance productivity, this function is now being deemed deprecated, leading to its eventual removal in 2025. Let's dissect...

In the realm of nostalgia within the digital landscape, there's a bittersweet note reverberating among long-time Windows users: Microsoft has officially pulled the plug on WordPad, the once-beloved text editor that many have turned to for quick notes and simple document editing. This move is...

The much-anticipated Windows 11 24H2 update has officially landed, promising a slew of enhancements and features. However, if you're a mixed reality headset user, it may be time to hit the brakes before rushing to update. Mixed reality, which blends the digital and physical worlds, is facing...

In a recent announcement, Microsoft has officially deprecated Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), although they assure users that they will continue to maintain its current functionality and publish updates through the WSUS channel. This decision isn't completely unexpected; Microsoft had...

In recent months, Microsoft has been on a path to streamline its Windows operating system by deprecating certain features that have either become low in usage or pose security risks. Over the past few weeks, the tech giant publicly announced its plans to phase out several functionalities...

Introduction The Windows Management Instrumentation Command Line (WMIC) utility has been a foundational tool for managing Windows systems. However, with the evolution of technology, Microsoft has announced the deprecation of WMIC. This change has important implications for users and applications...

In the realm of scripting for web development and task automation, evolution is a constant. To keep pace with modern efficiency, Microsoft is making strategic changes, including phasing out VBScript in favor of more advanced alternatives like JavaScript and PowerShell. Let's delve into the...

Azure Update Delivery service tag is a component that assists in facilitating the delivery of Windows updates to Azure Firewall. As of July 1, 2024, the Azure Update Delivery service tag will be deprecated. This change necessitates a shift away from using this service tag towards utilizing Azure...

If you've been utilizing driver synchronization updates through Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), you likely already know about the shift towards cloud-based driver services. Microsoft has been encouraging users to leverage the benefits of managing driver updates with the Microsoft cloud...

Revision Note: V1.0 (May 9, 2017): Advisory published. Summary: Beginning May 9, 2017, Microsoft released updates to Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 to block sites that are protected with a SHA-1 certificate from loading and displays an invalid certificate warning. This change will only...

''It now seems there is a modern alternative to the Disk Cleanup program that deals with all of the files that take up space on our devices and can be safely removed. I suspect the day is coming in a future feature update for Windows 10, maybe even Redstone 3 that is due this fall, that Disk...

In September 2015, Microsoft announced the end-of-support for the RC4 cipher in Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 in 2016, as there is consensus across the industry that RC4 is no longer cryptographically secure. Today, we are releasing KB3151631 with the August 9, 2016 cumulative updates...