Windows 10: Why did the update of windows 11 last fall erase my printers ?

Updating with the Windows 11 caused many failures. Resetting Outook, I was able to recall my thick email accounts. Google emails were still available.. I lost access to HP printers. I have contacted HP, Dell and Microsoft. Several times. Hours of contact by phone,, online communication , and digging in internet. Total frustration. A Windows 10 laptop behind me connects well. All communications have NOT yielded connection. Why does that update kill my printers?One time, last spring, an agent suggested I change printers to 4 and 5.Another time an agent took over my printer and reset the upda

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win10 sez no drivers for brither hl5040 printer  

To be sure that you followed my suggestion correctly, I will specify some steps: CP>devices and printers>add a printer>the printer that I want isn't listed>add a local printer with manual settings>define port>Windows update and install

 

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.

 

Windows 11 update killed printers

About October, a new update to Windows 11 killed access to email and printers (2).

I have spent quite a bit of time to fix, got the email renewed with 4 restarts, but not the printers.

The printers work with a Windows 10 laptop on the same wired network.

Many calls and assist with agents has not renewed connection to Windows 11.

One time, previous update I was suggested I use a change of port and well that worked until the new update erased.

I cannot get LaserJet Pro 400 color M451dn to use Wndows 11, it works on Windows 10 laptop on same network. I typically switch to the 10 and read the email to print. Printer Color LaserJet Pro MFP M277 dw works with the Windows 11

How can I get Windows 11 to use the MFP M277 printer?