Microsoft’s phased withdrawal of Windows Update distribution for legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers has finally reached an active enforcement phase, and the result is a wave of confusion: some older printers may no longer receive driver updates through Windows Update, installation workflows that...
Microsoft has quietly begun enforcing a long‑announced cleanup of Windows’ printing stack: starting with January 2026 updates, Windows 11 will stop servicing legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers through Windows Update and will prefer Microsoft's modern IPP inbox class driver and Print Support Apps...