Windows App Updates: Reliability, Productivity, and Security Improvements
The Windows App has seen a significant year of investment, with updates focused on improving connection reliability, usability, and customer‑driven capabilities. In 2025 and early 2026, we delivered split screen for Web, deep linking, Start menu integration, and reliability upgrades powered by RDP multipath and next gen transport intelligence. As we approach the March 2026 end‑of‑support date for the Remote Desktop client, Windows App continues to evolve as the primary supported access experience for Windows in the cloud.Advancing Windows driver security: Removing trust for the cross-signed driver program
Microsoft announces the removal of trust for all kernel drivers signed by the deprecated cross-signed root program, enhancing Windows security by enforcing that only drivers signed through the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) are trusted by default. This change will take effect with the April 2026 Windows update for Windows 11 versions 24H2, 25H2, 26H1, and Windows Server 2025, aiming to reduce attack surfaces while maintaining compatibility for essential cross-signed drivers through an allow list.
