Here’s a concise summary of the key updates from Microsoft's release of the updated Hardware Lab Kit (HLK) and Virtual Hardware Lab Kit (VHLK) for Windows 11 version 24H2 and Windows Server 2025, as reported by Windows Report and supported by other sources:
What Are HLK and VHLK?
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Microsoft is moving decisively into the future of Windows compatibility and driver certification with a series of significant updates announced this May. This wave of improvements isn’t just a footnote tucked away in technical documentation but marks a notable shift in the company’s approach to...
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The evolution of Windows operating systems often brings not only new features for end users but also significant changes behind the scenes, particularly impacting hardware compatibility and driver certification processes. Microsoft's most recent announcements regarding Windows 11 version 24H2...
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