Windows 10 has had its share of problems of late. A major report from Beyond Trust in June showed the OS to have over current security vulnerabilities that can be exploited by hackers. Why are we saying this? Because it stresses just how important keeping Windows 10 up to date is. As of the above update however, MSI no longer works as it should, failing to repair and update apps.
Not all apps are affected, though one notable one that has been is Kaspersky. Once the app fails to update or repair, you may then not be able to open it, and have to reinstall it. Microsoft reports that these issues are fixed by the KB build update. Those printing problems return once again in the recent KB security update for Windows Much like the September update, this one is causing issues specifically for network-connected printers.
Some users have reported that the update has caused delays to printing, with the print command taking a good 15 seconds to kick in before printing begins. Another solution that user offered was to restart nla-service , which will temporarily fix the problem until the next reboot. It seems that for now the best proper solution is to roll back the update which you can see how to do further down in this guide. Just look back to the June Windows updates for evidence.
Now in September, Microsoft has enforced a patch that addresses the last of the PrintNightmare security vulnerabilities that were first discovered in January. Since the patch, users are reporting that network printers have stopped working, even for users with administrative privileges. Now, Microsoft has unlocked registry settings that could fix the problem, but this may make your PC vulnerable to the exploits again. Best thing to do is roll back the update scroll down for instructions and wait for the patched to be patched before patching it in yourself again.
It may ask you to install and import the NuGet provider. These updates are still pretty stable, though, so may be worth a shot if a recent update has broken something on Windows 10 for you. Simply right-click the one you want to uninstall and reboot your PC.
After every major update, Windows 10 gives you a day window to roll back to a previous version of Windows. Again, this option is only available for 10 days after a Windows 10 build update. The first thing you can do to avoid getting the above update problems and more is to take over the control when your Windows 10 updates. This way you can hold off getting updates the moment Microsoft rolls them out, monitor the news for a bit to see if any major errors crop up, then manually do the update yourself.
If you want to block Windows updates completely until when you see fit, you first need to disable the Windows Update Medic Service, which triggers the main Windows Update service to switch itself back on automatically. You have to disable this through Registry Editor. Click start, type regedit and open Registry Editor. This means you can now also disable the Windows Update service in the same window. Windows Update should now remain disabled until you re-enable it again.
Few things on PC are more frustrating than an update — ostensibly to improve performance — borking your system, but unfortunately, Microsoft has form in this respect. Other teething issues with Windows 10 include the Start menu search not working , the Windows Store not working , and a malfunctioning microphone. When asked for comment, Microsoft replied with a blanket statement.
Microsoft is currently working on releasing an updated version of the KB patch. Hopefully, it will be the last time it needs to correct this problem. In any event, it is always a good idea to keep your computer updated. If not, click Check for Updates to force the process. How to hide folders and see hidden files on a Windows PC. Millions of PCs infected with malware: Check your Windows computer now.
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