Stop alla distribuzione dei driver di stampa di terze parti su Windows Update

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Link alla notizia: https://www.hwupgrade.it/news/sistem...te_149869.html

Microsoft ha stabilito che verrà interrotta la distribuzione di nuovi driver di stampa di terze parti tramite Windows Update, avviando una transizione graduale verso gli standard Mopria e IPP che renderà obsoleti i pacchetti di installazione proprietari per le versioni più recenti del sistema operativo

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" I produttori che necessitano di offrire funzionalità personalizzate o avanzate dovranno ricorrere alle Print Support Apps (PSA), distribuite esclusivamente tramite il Microsoft Store. Tale approccio elimina la necessità di creare programmi di installazione complessi e utility separate, garantendo al contempo che le funzioni base della stampante siano sempre operative."

Dalle FAQ:


FAQ
Q: Will vendor-supplied drivers be signed by WHCP (Windows Hardware Compatibility Program)?

A: Printer manufacturers can continue to submit printer drivers through the Partner Center hardware tool for driver validation and signing. However, beginning January 15, 2026, new printer drivers targeted at Windows 11+ and Windows Server 2025+, will only be approved on a case-by-case basis to be signed.

Conditions when a driver package can be signed

A printer that cannot be Mopria certified.
Driver package submissions specifying a ceiling of Windows 10 or lower, will continue to be signed.
Native ARM64 printer drivers.
Q: Will Windows prevent installation of new printer drivers?

A: Windows will continue to allow vendor-supplied printer drivers to be installed via separate installation packages.

Q: Will installation of Microsoft-signed printer drivers already released to the market be prevented from installing on Windows?

A: Existing printer drivers can be installed on Windows PCs, even after the end of servicing.

Q: Does end of servicing apply to all versions of Windows?

A: This change applies to Windows 11+ and Windows Server 2025+.

Q: Will Microsoft continue to address security-related issues related to the legacy driver platform after the end of servicing?

A: Microsoft will continue to issue security fixes related to the legacy printer driver platform while the Windows OS version is still within Microsoft Support Lifecycle.

Q: Does Microsoft have plans to remove existing features supported by v3 and v4 printer drivers as part of the end of servicing plan?

A: There are no plans to disable print features specifically related to the legacy printer driver platform.

Q: Can print vendors continue to add printer Hardware IDs (HWID) to existing third-party driver packages?

A: Once driver enforcement policies are live, adding new HWID will be approved on a case-by-case basis.

Q: Will multi-function devices (print, scan, fax) work over IPP?

A: Yes, they will.  For network devices, the Print and Fax endpoints will work via IPP and IPP Fax Out, respectively, while the Scan endpoint will work via WS-Scan or eSCL.  For USB devices, the endpoints will only be accessible when the USB interface is in IPP Over USB mode which means IPP for Print, IPP Fax Out for Fax, and only eSCL for Scan.

-- fonte: Microsoft