As we approach the general availability of Windows 11 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, Microsoft has shared that it is improving the driver and hardware compatibility testing process.
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As is always the case with an upcoming Windows feature update, Microsoft begins ensuring that the system requirements are maintained by compatible hardware with the help of appropriate certification.
Microsoft is gearing up for the process that should ensure driver and hardware compatibility on Windows 11 24H2. That's because the company has released a new HLK Insider Preview build.
Microsoft has announced the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) program for the upcoming Windows 11 23H2 feature update. This is to certify compatible hardware and ensure compatibility.
Microsoft released its latest July Patch Tuesday updates earlier today. The company added a revocation list featuring multiple WHQL-signed Windows drivers that were actually malware.
Microsoft is seemingly force updating third-party hardware vendor drivers via its Windows update on both Windows 10 and Windows 11, even if the option for driver installs is disabled.
Nvidia is proud of the display driver updates for its GeForce GPUs. A senior employee has released an interesting chart showing how much more consistent it has been in releasing Windows drivers.
Microsoft has confirmed a "scoped set" of new features for Windows 10 version 22H2, but has not revealed more details yet. Meanwhile, the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) is static too.
Microsoft has a new lightweight version of Windows 11 called Microsoft Validation OS. This new OS is meant for hardware and software manufacturers to help in the smooth transitioning to Windows 11.
Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed Windows 11 22H2 RTM build. Alongside that, the firm has also seemingly hinted at the possible general availability (GA) time frame for the new OS.
In documentation for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP), Microsoft has officially confirmed that build 22621, flighted to the Beta Channel recently, is RTM for Windows 11 version 22H2.
A WHQL-certified driver called "FiveSys" was detected by Bitdefender which was, in reality, a malicious rootkit. After learning about it, the driver's signature has since been removed by Microsoft.
