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Microsoft has confirmed a "scoped set" of new features for Windows 10 version 22H2, but has not revealed more details yet. Meanwhile, the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) is static too.

This week's digest walks you through all the important stuff that occurred in the Microsoft-verse in the past few days including Build 2022, updates to apps, and details about Windows 11 version 22H2.

Windows 11 users have been eagerly awaiting the release of the first feature update for the operating system. Due for release later this year, we already know quite a lot about the Sun Valley 2 update, but information posted in Microsofts Hardware Certification portal reveals more.

In documentation for the Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP), Microsoft has officially confirmed that build 22621, flighted to the Beta Channel recently, is RTM for Windows 11 version 22H2.

Earlier today, Microsoft confirmed Windows 11 22H2 RTM build. Alongside that, the firm has also seemingly hinted at the possible general availability (GA) time frame for the new OS.

This week, Insiders finally got their hands on Android apps on Windows, new builds for Windows 11, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2. Details about Halo Infinite's PC version were revealed too.

A WHQL-certified driver called "FiveSys" was detected by Bitdefender which was, in reality, a malicious rootkit. After learning about it, the driver's signature has since been removed by Microsoft.

PDF Microsoft is refining its policies and processes for certifying drivers through its Windows Hardware Compatibility Program (WHCP) after a recent incident in which the company appears to have inadvertently signed a malicious driver that was later distributed within gaming environments in China. In a Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) blog post Friday, Microsoft said it was investigating the incident, in which an unnamed entity submitted drivers for certification through the WHCP. Micr...

Microsoft has now confirmed signing a malicious driver being distributed within gaming environments. This driver, called

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