Windows 10: BLOCK the printer driver updates from microsoft

Why does Microsoft update printer drivers at all, they never work properly and I have always had to fix them after updates? I need the REAL fix of blocking your updates to my printer drivers. I get them from the manufacturer regularly I don't need your junk code. Save time and money by dropping this update item. Consumers would be much happier as well. This has to be your worst problem.

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Windows 10 update cause printer problem with: "Printer not activated - Error - 20"

Hi John,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the printer after the Windows Update, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• How is the printer connected to the computer, locally or through network?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue?

I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to update the drivers for printer and check.

• 
  Right click on the Start button from the desktop and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Locate and expand Print queue.
  
• 
  Right-click on the printer driver
  that is listed and click Update driver software.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to run the printer troubleshooter from
“Fix printer problems”
and then check if this fixes the issue.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.

 

NT 4.0 blocking printer driver update

Hi,

The concern you have encountered may be due to a corrupted file or a misconfigured setting.

Windows 10 blocks older drivers and because of that you had to set some setting in windows group police editor. In this case, we suggest to uninstall the previous printer drivers. Because of this after this process previous printers need to be reinstalled
and update the drivers.

Generally speaking, updated drivers deliver better functionality and improved performance. For the most part, you certainly want to upgrade your drivers unless you have a very specific reason for not wanting to do so. To perform the task, simply follow the
steps provided by Andre Da Costa on this
link.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to get back to us.

Regards.

 

printer driver is unavailable

Hi Robert,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I regret the inconvenience caused to you. We will be glad to assist you with this issue.

It would be grateful if you can reply to this question in order to assist you further:

• How exactly did you try to download the drivers?
• Did you try to check if the printer driver's are shown in the device manager?

Let's try the following steps and check if it helps:

Step 1: Run Hardware and device Troubleshooter.

• Type troubleshooting in the search bar and select it.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click Hardware and device
  troubleshooter.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
• Check if issue persists.

Step 2: I suggest you to visit the manufacturer website of the printer and download and install the latest drivers and check if it helps.

Let us know the status of the issue. We will be glad to assist you further.

Thank you.