Intel kicks off Microsoft's Driver Quality Initiative for Windows 11

Intel has released Wi-Fi driver v24.50.0 for Windows 11 with improvements under Microsoft's Driver Quality Initiative. The program targets driver stability, security and performance; Intel is also preparing its Arc drivers, while other vendors are still testing compliance.

• Intel released Wi-Fi driver v24.50.0 with Driver Quality Initiative improvements
• Microsoft's initiative covers driver stability, security and performance
• Intel is preparing Arc drivers for DQI and added Windows 11 26H2 support
• Intel is the only vendor so far to ship a public driver under the new rules