Today we are introducing a new Hardware Dev Center capability for ARM system makers that lets hardware partners request approval for a specific System Manifest version to be delivered during the Wind...

As part of Microsoft's commitment to improving Windows reliability through higher-quality driver content, we are extending the Driver Shiproom Publishing Blocklist to the signing stage of the driver ...

As part of Microsoft's ongoing commitment to improving Windows quality and reliability, we are introducing Cloud-Initiated Driver Recovery — a new capability that proactively rolls back problematic d...

One of the top pieces of customer feedback in the graphics driver area is clear: "Windows Update downgrades my drivers." Today, we are announcing a policy change to how display drivers are published ...

As part of Microsoft’s commitment to improving Windows quality through more predictable and reliable update delivery, we are introducing a new capability that will give submission owners control over...

We're making improvements to how the Windows Hardware Dev Center (HDC) handles driver OS compatibility. These changes will help reduce driver installation failures caused by drivers being offered to ...

Today, HDC signs all files contained in a submitted driver package (.cab/HLKx), regardless of whether they are referenced by the INF.  With the upcoming change, any files in a submitted package that...

In November, Hardware Dev Center enforced stricter driver isolation requirements using the existing InfVerif /h validation. While InfVerif /h is already in use across WHCP and Attestation workflows, ...

  4/13/26 Update for partners experiencing challenges regaining access to the Hardware Dev Center We've heard your feedback. We know that some partners whose accounts were suspended following Acc...

Note: This blog is intended for Microsoft partners who submit UEFI binaries for signing—such as OEMs, IHVs, ISVs, and other device builders. If you are a Windows IT administrator or enterprise custom...