Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) discontinuation: Difference between revisions

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[[Microsoft]] discontinued support for Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) <ref>{{Cite web |author=David Heaney |date=2024-10-01 |title=Windows Mixed Reality Headsets No Longer Function With Latest Windows 11 Update |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/windows-11-24h2-kills-windows-mr-support/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001224130/https://www.uploadvr.com/windows-11-24h2-kills-windows-mr-support/ |archive-date=1 Oct 2024 |publisher=UploadVR |language=en |format=article}}</ref>starting with the 24H2 release of Windows 11.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Heaney |first=David |date=2023-12-21 |title=Microsoft Is Killing Windows Mixed Reality, Will Remove Support For It From Windows |url=https://www.uploadvr.com/microsoft-killing-windows-mixed-reality/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231221153741/https://www.uploadvr.com/microsoft-killing-windows-mixed-reality/ |archive-date=21 Dec 2023 |publisher=UploadVR |language=en |format=article |ref=Heaney-2}}</ref> All users who have installed this version or later can no longer use their devices. Microsoft had the drivers built into the operating system and removed them citing maintenance issues. Users who wish to continue using these devices must either use Windows 10 or block the 24H2 update from being installed.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |author=VR Flight Sim Guy |date=2024-02-10 |title=DO NOT Update Windows 11 IF you have a REVERB G2! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED! How to Guide {{!}} MSFS, DCS |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=10Ke7nV4q08 |publisher=YouTube |language=en |format=video}}</ref> This affects device models from manufacturers including Samsung, HP, Lenovo, Acer, Dell, and Microsoft.