Microsoft extends support for key Windows tool - but probably not the one you'd expect

Date:
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Description:
Microsoft has taken the bold decision to postpone the removal of WSUS driver synchronization amid customer feedback.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) driver sync lives on It was due for deprecation on April 18, but thats been postponed Microsoft says it listened to customers who werent happy about the change

Azure Compliance Senior Program Manager Paul Reed has confirmed that
Microsoft will be continuing to support driver update synchronization to Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) servers.

The news comes just weeks after Redmond gave users a 60-day warning that it would be ending support, quoting an end date of April 18.

Reed added that the company had listened to valuable feedback, guiding its decision to postpone the deprecation, however the post lacks any definitive guidance as to whats next. Microsoft continuing WSUS support for driver synchronization

Reed noted the definition of deprecation, noting that while a product might not be in active development any more, it can still be used. Seeing how many of you are already moving to the available cloud-based driver services, we initially proposed the removal of WSUS driver synchronization, he added, before confirming that feedback from customers made it clear that theres
still a need for WSUS driver synchronization.

Effective immediately, we are postponing the plan to remove WSUS driver synchronization, he confirmed. The announcement comes just two weeks before the initially proposed end date, offering little time for companies to change plans but a relief for organizations who are not quite ready to make the transition.

Microsoft now promises to be working on a revised timeline, so its unclear whether WSUS driver synchronization will lose support at a later date or whether the company will keep it going in recognition of the continued demand for it.

On that note, WSUS remains critical in certain highly restricted networks where companies may have legal or contractual obligations, thus continued support can only be a good thing for them.

Please continue helping us create solutions that meet your needs and expectations, Reed said, noting that Microsoft appreciates customer feedback on the matter. You might also like Check out the best endpoint protection software Weve rounded up a list of the best small business servers Microsoft is reminding admins this key driver deprecation date is coming soon



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