When trying to add a printer to your Windows computer, you may encounter an error that says Windows can’t install the kernel-mode print driver. This just means that ...

Microsoft is finally blocking a long-since retired program that it said led to “abuse and credential theft,” yet remained widely trusted for years. Beginning in April, Redmond will remove trust for ...

Microsoft is tightening security in Windows 11. Starting April 2026, outdated kernel drivers will be phased out—the company’s response to a well-known security issue that has plagued Windows for years ...

Maybe don't give unrestricted access to your PC.

Microsoft appears to be starting the conversation about moving security vendors out of the Windows kernel. Microsoft appears to be starting the conversation about moving security vendors out of the ...

David Weston, vice president of enterprise and OS security, Microsoft (Image: Microsoft) Reducing kernel-mode dependencies and adopting safe deployment practices will make endpoint systems more ...

You probably won't notice this change until you run into driver issues.

Attackers have used the loophole to forge signatures on maliciously modified drivers, enabling them to deploy persistent malware and defeat game defenses. A loophole in a core Windows security ...