Don't worry, your old printers won't break... at least for a while.

If you are confused about the recent news about printer drivers in Windows 11, Microsoft has an explanation for you.

Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will not drop legacy printer drivers, but new submissions face stricter approval starting in ...

It’s gut-check time for millions of Windows users. A routine system update is normally not cause for concern. However, a routine update can soon turn a perfectly functional printer into a paperweight.

"If your printer works today, it will continue to work" Microsoft says as it issues correction around plans to end support for legacy printer drivers.

Microsoft recently issued a correction to its Windows Roadmap regarding ongoing support for legacy printer drivers. While the company still plans to change how the operating ...

Microsoft is moving forward with a long-planned cleanup of the Windows 11 printing stack. Starting with the non-security update released in January 2026, Windows 11 no longer supports legacy V3 and V4 ...

Microsoft has moved to clear up confusion around Windows 11 and printer compatibility after a roadmap note sparked fears that older printers were about to be left behind.

All of us use different types of peripherals with our computers. A hardware device that we connect to a computer externally is called a peripheral, like a keyboard, mouse, printer, etc. When you ...

Prior versions of Windows included basic printer drivers that enabled simple printing when a full feature driver was not available. This increased Windows footprint and provided more storage space to ...