Is Microsoft working to correct the problem of Windows Mixed Reality?

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Is Microsoft working to correct the problem of Windows Mixed Reality?

jesse jarvi 0

Is Microsoft at least working on a fix for their oversight of the discontinuation of Windows Mixed Reality (WMR)? Alot of people spent lots of money on VR equipment that is now worthless, the least you could do is reinstate the older version in an upcoming update, so you don't end up with a Rebellon against Microsoft !

Sean Fleming 1 Reputation point

2025-08-27T20:57:36.7833333+00:00
@AceRobertT thanks for your answer, and great that WMR will remain functional until November 2026.
However, how will this work when Microsoft is stopping all support for 23H2 on November 2025?
This is extremely poorly orchestrated by Microsoft, leaving users with the choices of putting their perfectly functional WMR HMD's in the landfill or going without crucial security updates for Win 11.

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Sean Fleming 1 Reputation point

2025-08-27T20:57:36.7833333+00:00

@AceRobertT thanks for your answer, and great that WMR will remain functional until November 2026.
However, how will this work when Microsoft is stopping all support for 23H2 on November 2025?
This is extremely poorly orchestrated by Microsoft, leaving users with the choices of putting their perfectly functional WMR HMD's in the landfill or going without crucial security updates for Win 11.

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Hello Jesse. Windows Mixed Reality (WMR) has been fully deprecated by Microsoft and confirmed for removal from all future Windows versions, starting with the Windows 11 24H2 release. This means that all WMR headsets Mixed Reality devices, etc. will no longer function on newer Windows builds. Microsoft currently has no development efforts to remedy or to return the WMR platform, nor are there plans to restore WMR support in subsequent Windows releases. All resources are being pushed to mixed-reality partnerships that convert into XR experiences (e.g. the partnership with Meta over immersive VR for Windows 11).

The users who are still operating Windows 11 version 23H2 or lower can continue using an WMR-headset until November 1st, 2026, when official support ends, at which point access to the Mixed Reality Portal app and SteamVR integration will no longer be available. It has been stated that "this change has no impact on HoloLens devices"1.

If you want to continue using a WMR headset, please do not upgrade to Windows 11 24H2, or at least consider isolating your device that has its VR setup with a Windows version that is no longer available.

Here's the reference: Microsoft to end Windows Mixed Reality support on November 1, 2026

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Best regards,

QuantumC 15 Reputation points

2025-08-25T05:53:03.9066667+00:00

Next time, it will be easier and shorter - it will waste less time if you just say Microsoft is abandoning its customers over a few dollars. They are willing to make VR equipment useless - despite the fact Microsoft itself carries a library of devices ranging from the 1980's just to see if the software is backwards compatible and yet this is too much to support.

Just say that - fewer paragraphs, and it's closer to the truth. Thanks!
BAR 15 Reputation points

2025-10-27T20:52:00.9933333+00:00

It didn't make it to November of 2026 - they killed it even on older versions of windows just last week.

I'm currently trying to find an address where I can send Microsoft some invoices for the lost functionality of my hardware.