Windows Update Woes: USB Printers Go Rogue with Random Text!
Microsoft warns that after recent Windows updates, some USB printers might suddenly print gibberish, giving your important document a surprise remix. Luckily, a Known Issue Rollback has been released to stop your printer from channeling its inner avant-garde artist.
Hot Take:
Ah, the joys of technology where your printer becomes a rogue poet, spewing out random text like it’s auditioning for the next big literary award. Who knew printers could have a mind of their own, right? Maybe they’re just trying to tell us to stop printing so much and save the trees!
Key Points:
- USB printers linked to Windows 10 and 11 may print random text post-January 2025 updates.
- The glitch is linked to dual-mode printers using USB Print and IPP Over USB protocols.
- Microsoft is using Known Issue Rollback (KIR) to address the issue.
- IT admins need to install specific group policies to fix affected enterprise devices.
- Microsoft also resolved compatibility issues for AutoCAD users upgrading to Windows 11 24H2.
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