Recently, some friends have asked the editor what to do if the Win10 update patch causes printer failure. The following is a solution to the printer failure caused by the Win10 update patch. Friends in need can come and learn more.

As we all know, the update patches of the Win10 system will always cause some unpredictable minor problems in computer equipment, etc., and may even "impair" printers. For example, common printers cannot be connected, cannot be installed, etc. Printer Guard will bring you Win10 Solution to printer failure caused by updating patches.

Locate the problem and understand the patch

First, you can find out the name of the Win10 update patch. Go to [Settings] of the computer system - select [Update and Security] - enter [Windows Update] - click [Check for Updates] - [View Installed Update History] to see all recent updates. Patch update record. Generally, patch names are in the form of KB+number, such as KB5021233, KB5021237 cumulative update, etc. And it will come with the content fixed by the patch and the problems it may cause, such as Win10 KB5000802 update will cause computer printers to crash.

Overcome patches and solve problems

Users who do not want to be quietly stuffed with patches by Microsoft can turn off updates from the source. Go to [Control Panel] of your computer system - select [System and Security] - click [Turn on or off automatic updates] under [Windows Update], and select in the update settings. Turn off automatic updates.

In addition, it is possible that after the computer has installed the patch without hesitation, duplicate printer devices may appear and the duplicate printers can be deleted. [Settings] of the computer system - select [Bluetooth and Devices] - click [Printers and Scanners] to delete the duplicate printer model and then restart.

If you want to save trouble and solve the printer problem once and for all, you can choose to upgrade the printer driver, or remove it and then reinstall the printer. Tools can help with complex processes. Download Printer Defender from the official Printer Defender website (https://printer.52dian.com/).

Method 1:Printer Guard driver installation. After completing Printer Guard installation, enter [Automatic Installation Mode] and click [Detect Now]. Printer Guard will automatically scan for the missing driver. Click [One-click Repair].

Method 2:For those who like to do it themselves, you can enter the [Manual Installation Mode] and enter your printer model in the search box to search for the driver. After completing the search, click [Download] and then click [Install & Repair Driver] in the blink of an eye to quickly and intelligently install the printer driver.

The Printer Guard Driver Manager protects your printer equipment. It can also use convenient and intelligent operations such as one-click repair to keep the printer away from faults caused by patches. There are also printer repair experts who can provide online answers!