<figure> <img alt="Windows logo on black background" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/08/STK109_WINDOWS_A.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Microsoft plans to roll out its memory integrity security feature for Windows 11 to additional devices starting next month. This kernel-level protection feature aims to prevent malicious code or drivers from executing on Windows 11 machines. Microsoft has previously indicated that enabling this feature may affect gaming performance on PCs.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Peter Waxman, group program manager at Microsoft, stated, "Windows quality updates will begin enabling memory integrity protection on eligible devices. If not already enabled, these updates will also enable Virtualization-based Security (VBS), helping make additional security capabilities available and reflecting our commitment to making Windows more secure."</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/988056/microsoft-windows-11-memory-integrity-rollout-october-2026">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>
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Microsoft to Roll Out Memory Integrity Security Feature for Windows 11
Microsoft is set to expand the rollout of its memory integrity security feature for Windows 11 to more devices next month. This feature is intended to enhance security by preventing malicious code from running, although it may also impact gaming performance.
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Microsoft to Roll Out Memory Integrity Security Feature for Windows 11