F-Response and Windows 11 25H2+, Windows 2025 Server - Update

Nov 10, 2026

We've been working hard on getting Microsoft to recognize the F-Response software drivers and load them in the latest versions of Windows.

Recap

It has come to our attention that the latest version of Windows 11 (25H2+) and Windows 2025 now no longer allow F-Response software drivers to load. This was unexpected given prior history, but we're hard at work on figuring out the best path forward.

Here is where we stand:

F-Response Classic (Tactical, Consultant, Consultant + Covert, Enterprise)

We have the drivers for classic F-Response examiner tools approved for usage on Windows 11 (25H2+) but not Windows Server 2025. At this time we hope to have these drivers in the next release of F-Response. Examiner tools will no longer function properly on Windows Server 2025 after this next release. We recommend you stick to consumer versions of Windows for examiner installations.

Subject tools will execute, but Physical Memory will no longer be an available target on Windows Server 2025. Windows 11 (25H2+) will work in the next release.

F-Response Universal

Examiner tools will function properly on Windows 11 (25H2+) in the next release, but not Windows Server 2025. We recommend you stick to consumer versions of Windows for examiner installs.

Subject tools will execute, but Physical Memory will no longer be an available target on Windows Server 2025. Windows 11 (25H2+) will work in the next release.

Universal Server will run fine on both Windows 11 (25H2+) and Windows Server 2025.

F-Response Collect

Examiner tools will continue to run fine as there is no kernel driver component in F-Response Collect.

Subject tools will execute, but Physical Memory will no longer be an available target on Windows Server 2025. Windows 11 (25H2+) will work in the next release.

Collect Server will run fine on both Windows 11 (25H2+) and Windows Server 2025.

We're working hard on the best solution to keep you functional going forward and will let you know when the next release is available.

Thanks!

Warmest Regards,

Matt