Windows 11 Is Getting Stronger Kernel Protection by Default in October 2026
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Memory integrity protection is not new, but Microsoft will automatically start enabling it on more supported computers starting in October
Microsoft is enabling a Windows 11 security feature that can hurt gaming performance
Microsoft is getting ready to roll out its memory integrity security feature of Windows 11 to more devices next month. The kernel-level protection feature is designed to stop malicious code or drivers running on a Windows 11 machine, but Microsoft previously warned it can also impact PC gaming performance. "Windows quality updates will begin enabling […]
Windows 11 Is Getting a Security Change That Could Reduce Gaming Performance on Some PCs
Microsoft is preparing to enable a Windows 11 security feature on more PCs, and while the change is good news for system security, it could come with a downside for some PC gamers. The feature in question is Memory Integrity, also known as Hypervisor-protected Code Integrity (HVCI). Microsoft uses it to protect Windows from malicious […]
Microsoft is preparing for October to enable memory integrity on more eligible Windows 11 computers, a protection designed to block malicious code in the system core, but it can also reduce the performance of some games, especially on computers with older processors.
Starting next month, Windows 11 will automatically enable memory integrity on more compatible PCs. Important kernel protection, however, can be a problem with older drivers.
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