# Windows 11 software and driver management updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/windows-11-software-and-driver-management-updates
> Updated: 2026-08-23T08:55:29.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Microsoft has introduced updates to Windows 11, including a modernized Print Management app built with WinUI 3. This application is intended to replace legacy tools by providing a refreshed interface for managing printers, queues, drivers, and print servers. Additionally, new Insider Preview ISO files have been released for the Experimental and Beta channels to facilitate clean installations and testing of upcoming features.

Regarding system maintenance, Windows 11 utilizes Windows Update to automatically manage device drivers for peripherals such as scanners and network cards. Users can manually manage these through Device Manager or access optional drivers via Windows Update settings. To mitigate stability or compatibility issues, users have the option to prevent automatic driver installations through System Properties, Group Policy Editor, or the Registry Editor.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Windows 11 driver management and update settings

Windows 11 uses Windows Update to manage device drivers automatically, but users can manually control or disable these updates via Device Installation Settings, Group Policy, or the Registry Editor.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/windows-11-driver-management-and-update-settings

### 2026-08-17: Microsoft updates Windows 11 with new Print Management app and Insider ISOs

Microsoft is rolling out updates for Windows 11, including a modernized WinUI 3 Print Management app in Release Preview and new Insider Preview ISO files for testing upcoming builds.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/microsoft-updates-windows-11-with-new-print-management-app-and-insider-isos

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Cite as: Windows 11 software and driver management updates. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/windows-11-software-and-driver-management-updates