Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased restrictions through 2027.
Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to ...
If you still have a deprecated V3 or V4 "legacy printer," you'll need to install drivers manually going forward.
If Bluetooth driver is missing or gets removed after a Windows Update, add the legacy driver from the Device Manager, install the correct driver from your manufacturer, etc.
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