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Microsoft has issued a reminder that driver synchronization within Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, 2025, which is 90 days from now. This change means that WSUS will no longer provide driver updates, requiring IT administrators to explore alternative methods for managing drivers. Microsoft had previously announced this change in June 2024 and is now reiterating the upcoming deprecation. This move is part of a broader shift towards cloud-based management platforms, and Microsoft is no longer investing in new features for WSUS.

The removal of driver synchronization means that on-premises environments, will need to source driver updates directly from the Microsoft Update Catalog. However, the drivers will not be importable into WSUS, forcing administrators to use alternative solutions like device driver packages, Microsoft Intune, or Windows Autopatch. While the core WSUS functions for distributing other updates will remain active, the change impacts a significant portion of users who rely on WSUS for driver management, although Microsoft states that a majority had already adopted alternative solutions. The remaining WSUS functionality is expected to remain available until around 2034.

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References:

• www.bleepingcomputer.com - Microsoft has reminded Windows administrators that driver synchronization in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) will be deprecated on April 18, 90 days from now. - 3d
• www.heise.de - Only 90 days left: WSUS Driver Synchronization before the end - 3d
• TechSpot - Microsoft issues reminder that Windows Server Update Services will soon stop providing driver downloads - 3d
• @heiseonlineenglish - Only 90 days left: WSUS Driver Synchronization before the end The distribution of driver updates via WSUS will come to an abrupt end on April 18. Microsoft is now reminding us of this. - 2d

Classification:

• HashTags: WSUS DriverUpdates Microsoft
• Company: Microsoft
• Target: IT Admins
• Product: WSUS
• Feature: Driver Synchronization
• Type: ProductUpdate
• Severity: Medium