Microsoft Suspends VeraCrypt, WireGuard and Windscribe Accounts, Blocking Windows Driver Updates
Microsoft has suspended developer accounts linked to VeraCrypt, WireGuard, and Windscribe, which has cut off their access to driver signing and other Windows Hardware Program tools. These suspensions prevented the affected developers from releasing signed updates for their software, leaving users without security patches during the period the accounts remained inactive.
WireGuard creator Jason Donenfeld said, "I cannot sign drivers, which means I cannot ship updates for WireGuard for Windows." VeraCrypt developer Mounir Idrassi explained that he was unable to reach a human at Microsoft despite multiple contact attempts and only received automated replies. Windscribe noted that it had spent more than a month trying to resolve the suspension without success.
Why Microsoft Suspended These Developer Accounts
Microsoft has implemented a mandatory identity verification process for Windows Hardware Program partners who haven't completed the process since April 2024.
The new rule took effect on October 16, 2025, giving partners a 30-day window to verify their identity using a government-issued ID. Accounts that didn’t complete the verification were suspended.
Pavan Davuluri, Microsoft's EVP for Windows and Devices, mentioned that the company sent emails, banners, and reminders ahead of the deadline, although some communications were still missed. He said, "We're taking this as an opportunity to review how we communicate changes like this and make sure we're doing it better."
How the Suspensions Were Escalated and Addressed
The suspension incident gained wider recognition after affected developers posted about it on social media. Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney highlighted the issue, which led to Davuluri becoming directly aware of the problem. Davuluri confirmed that Microsoft had reached out to VeraCrypt and WireGuard and that the company plans to reinstate their accounts.
Microsoft VP Scott Hanselman commented on the situation via X, describing the suspensions as an administrative paperwork issue rather than an intentional enforcement action against the projects.
Microsoft has not clarified whether all three accounts have been fully reinstated or announced any changes to its verification enforcement policy for open-source developers in the future.
Or not. I got a wireguard update yesterday.
No Microsoft wants control on encryption to have the keys to unlock and I’ll be damned if they want mine.. get some bypass tools to install the tools you want ask for help but don’t use crap like bitlocker where well your house keys are copied to the biggest burglars in history. But hey that’s my 2 cents take it as you want it.. stay safe and don’t fall for this.