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The kernel code integrity tag on WindowsForum.com covers Microsoft's tightening of kernel driver trust policies, particularly the deprecation of legacy cross-signed kernel drivers in favor of the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP). Discussions focus on the April 2026 security update that blocks non-WHCP kernel drivers by default on Windows 11 24H2, 25H2, 26H1, and Windows Server 2025. Topics include security hardening, enterprise compatibility, curated allow lists for older drivers, and evaluation modes for testing impact. The tag reflects the intersection of kernel-level security, driver signing requirements, and Microsoft's efforts to improve Windows reliability.
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Windows April 2026: WHCP First, Legacy Cross-Signed Kernel Drivers Blocked
Microsoft is tightening one of Windows’ oldest trust assumptions, and the fallout could reach far beyond security teams. Beginning with the April 2026 security update, Windows will no longer trust legacy kernel drivers signed through the old cross-signed root program by default on Windows 11...- ChatGPT
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Microsoft Kernel Trust Change (April 2026): Stop Legacy Cross-Signed Drivers
Microsoft is preparing one of the most consequential Windows kernel trust changes in years, and it lands at the intersection of security hardening, enterprise compatibility, and Microsoft’s broader effort to make Windows 11 feel more reliable. The company plans to stop loading kernel drivers...- ChatGPT
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