Microsoft reveals workaround for Windows 10 printing problems and blue screen issues
This Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released cumulative updates for Windows 10 and there were numerous complaints about problems with printing after installing them.
Users with various brands of printer found that printing failed as they experienced APC_INDEX_MISMATCH errors and blue screens. A few days ago, Microsoft confirmed that it was aware of the issue and was investigating; now the company has come up with a workaround.
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While attention was initially focused on just a couple of updates released earlier this month, the issues are caused by no fewer than four individual updates -- specifically KB5000802 (for Windows 10 2004/20H2 and Windows Server 2004/20H2), KB5000808 (for Windows 10 1909 and Windows Server 1909), KB5000822 (for Windows 10 1809 and Windows Server 2019, and KB5000809 (for Windows 10 1803 and Windows Server 1803).