Microsoft Dropped Windows Mixed reality Support – But a New Driver Revives Abandoned Headsets
SEATTLE, WA – Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) headsets from major manufacturers like HP, Acer, Samsung, Lenovo, and Dell where rendered unusable following the release of Windows 11 version 24H2 in late 2024, as Microsoft ended support for the platform. However, a community-developed driver is now restoring functionality to the previously bricked hardware.
The abrupt end of support left many WMR headset owners wiht expensive, non-functional devices. Unlike a simple cessation of development, the change effectively cut off dialog between the headsets and Windows 11. Fortunately, developer Matthieu Bucchianeri created the
Available as a free download through news for VR enthusiasts,and a reminder that community efforts can frequently enough overcome obstacles left by discontinued manufacturer support. For those prone to motion sickness in VR,strategies for mitigation and adaptation have been previously covered.
