Windows 10: KB5028166, Printer Spooler issues

Discus and support KB5028166, Printer Spooler issues in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; It looks like after KB5028166 was installed a bunch of computers freeze what ever application is trying to print. If you stop the printer spool service... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Kelptk, Jul 18, 2023.

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    KB5028166, Printer Spooler issues


    It looks like after KB5028166 was installed a bunch of computers freeze what ever application is trying to print. If you stop the printer spool service the dialog comes up but obviously you aren't able to see the printers. If the spooler is running, cannot open devices and printers Just hangs, cannot start programs that seem to check for printers in the background, cannot print. The fix I found was detacting what ever dock is connected and disconnect from wifi. The problem does come back after a restart. I haven't seen anything else posted or noted but it seems to be pretty prevolent in my

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