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USB-C port management in Windows 11 involves how the operating system and hardware work together to handle USB Type-C connections. Microsoft has issued guidance to OEMs requiring proper port description, ACPI descriptors, and UCSI/UcmCx firmware or driver paths so Windows can deliver accurate notifications about charging speed, display output, and other connection states. Validation through the Windows Hardware Lab Kit and Microsoft's USB test tools is part of the requirements. This tag covers the technical and policy aspects of ensuring reliable USB-C behavior in Windows 11, including OEM compliance and user-facing notifications.
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    Microsoft Pushes OEMs to Deliver Reliable USB‑C Notifications in Windows 11

    Microsoft is pushing PC makers to stop treating USB Type-C as a cosmetic port and to implement the platform-level hooks Windows 11 needs to deliver consistent, useful notifications when Type‑C connections behave unexpectedly. The company’s guidance — now baked into Windows’ hardware requirements...
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