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printing probs due latest Windows update

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Ron2

Ron2 Report 12 Mar 2021 21:19

oh dear. At least it keeps the programmers in business

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/technology/new-windows-update-crashes-computers-as-soon-as-they-print-anything-out-and-heres-how-to-fix-it/ar-BB1ewpjK?ocid=mailsignout&li=BBoPWjQ

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Stuarts - Birmingham, Staffordshire. Beats Notts and Lincs

RolloTheRed

RolloTheRed Report 13 Mar 2021 09:56

A temporary fix is to use the standard MS windows printing drivers and Not the OEM enhanced versions. Or use a different printer eg HP.
The bug is related to security update so removing the March update not a good idea esp if you use Outlook.

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The Man In the High Castle