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MC1465669 — Expanding memory integrity protection across Windows devices

MC1465669WindowsstayInformedUpdated: 1 September 2026

What and whyBeginning in October 2026, Windows quality updates will start enabling memory integrity on more eligible Windows devices. On some devices, this change will also enable virtualization-based security (VBS). Memory integrity helps protect critical parts of Windows from tampering by allowing only trusted kernel-mode code and drivers to run. Before enabling the protection, Windows evaluates device readiness based on hardware capabilities, compatibility, performance considerations, Windows...

Applies to: Windows
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