Windows 10: Microsoft is rolling out emergency fix for Windows 10 printing issues

On July 6, Microsoft released the emergency security updates to supported Windows 10 versions. While the updates brought the important bug fixes for PrintNightmare vulnerability, several users began reporting printing failures and Blue Screen of Death errors.

The bug – supposedly introduced with three cumulative updates (KB5003690, KB5004760 and KB5004945) affects Windows 10 versions 21H1, version 20H2, and version 2004 (May 2020 Update). It causes issues when printing documents and Blue Screen of Death crashes in the worst case.

The issue seemingly affects consumer and enterprise editions of Windows 10 and devices where the printer is connected via USB. Microsoft has now acknowledged the issue in an update to the same support document and begun rolling out a fix via Windows Update, but it appears to be a server-side patch.

Most affected printers are receipt or label printers, and the problem is not isolated to any particular brand. The problem was first reported after users applied the latest security update and it is currently marked as a known issue in the patch notes.

The problems, which included printer crashes and Blue Screen of Death errors, are linked to the emergency security, and the previous optional update, with printer maker Zebra coming forward to recommend that users should try removing the update manually to cure the issues.

As mentioned, Microsoft is pushing a server-side fix, but you won’t see a new update under Windows Update. That’s because the fix will remotely disable the buggy code and a reboot may be required for the changes to take effect. You can try to force the patch by checking for updates, and then restarting your PC.

How Microsoft is remotely fixing issues on Windows 10


Microsoft is using a feature called “Known Issue Rollback” to quickly roll back non-security fixes that are causing problems for users. Using KIR, Microsoft can turn off problematic code without releasing another cumulative update or workaround.

KIR can be applied via server and it will disable the problematic code without affecting other improvements in the update.

A fix for the printing issue is currently being rolled out slowly and should propagate to all devices in the next 24 hours. It is not clear if another out of the band update will be issued, but we’re expecting a proper fix for printing problems and security issues with July’s Patch Tuesday update.

How to verify Windows 10’s printer fix


To verify the fix, open Registry Editor and navigate to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\4\1861952651

If the above path and KIR ID exists, the server-side patch has been installed on the device. If you do not see the ID, simply check for updates again or wait for a day or two as the fix is slowly rolling out.

Additionally, we’ve also seen reports of Blue Screen of Death errors and problems when launching apps after users applied the emergency patch. However, we don’t know if Microsoft is aware of these problems.

In addition to printing problems, Microsoft is also planning to address the performance and taskbar issue with July 2021 security patch.

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New install Windows 10 (issue solved)

It's good that you're not experiencing any issues. Unfortunately many folks are, a quick Google search will show the same info im offering the OP.

Heres a couple examples:

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It's basically what I mentioned above, small issues here and there ,but nothing to end your day.. for the most part.

I know it's anecdotal, but for my experience 95% of the time it's perfectly fine. The issues I've run into wouldn't be enough for me to roll back , but they would be enough (had I not installed it yet) ,to avoid it for another couple weeks which is why I'm suggesting it to the OP

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Windows 10 printing issue while printing picture from Document files.

Hi,



I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



This issue might occur if there is change in printer settings.

To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

• When you say that "I cannot print a picture from my Documents file", are you trying to print a picture present in a word document file or trying to print a picture on Windows 10?

I suggest you to follow the steps provided in the Microsoft Help Article about printer related issues and check if it helps.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...4-6025-dcc1-3aefaa14ab40/fix-printer-problems

Please get back to us with an update on issue with printing pictures in document file on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



Thank you.

 

Print from microsoft edge

Hi Genio,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

Let’s follow these steps and see if it fixes the issue:

Method 1: I suggest you to follow the steps below to print
documents in the Windows 10 Edge browser and check if it helps:

• 
  Once the document is open in Edge, press Ctrl+P or
  More actions button at the top last end of the browser.
  
• 
  Click Print as PDF button.
  
• 
  Check if the document prints as expected.
  

If the above steps did not work, try the next methods.

Method 2: I would suggest you to run “Hardware and Devices” troubleshooter to diagnose the exact issue.

Follow these steps to run the troubleshooter:

• Right click on the start button.
• Click Control Panel.
• Select “Hardware and sound”.
• Next select Devices and printers.
• Right click on the device or printers which you need to troubleshoot and select
  troubleshoot and follow the onscreen instruction.

Hope this information helps. Reply with the status so that we could help you further.

Thank you.