Network printer sharing problem after installing update KB5005565

Question

I am facing Network printer sharing issues after installing update KB5005565 in Windows 10, uninstalling this update resolve the printer sharing issue. Kindly help if there is any permanent solution of the problem.

Answer 1

Hello MubarikHussain

This is due to recent updates to protect from the PrintNightmare exploit. Only users with Admin rights would be able to see the printer because the would have access to the drivers. One workaround is to install manually the printer drivers locally, and this will allow any users on the computer to map the device. Otherwise Microsoft released an article regarding the printer and printer driver management post patching:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005652-manage-new-point-and-print-default-driver-installation-behavior-cve-2021-34481-873642bf-2634-49c5-a23b-6d8e9a302872

Hope it helps,

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Answer 2

I have the same problem on my 2 window 10 laptops too.

Answer 3

I've solved this by replacing the print spooler with one from 2019, then setting the network connection to metered so that updates do not happen automatically. So why has Microsoft screwed everyone over by doing this? What's the point? Are they targeting small and home based networks? How friggin' stupid is that? If they are not intentionally forking us up the wazoo why would they just not fix this or publish what actually needs to be done to enable print sharing in a small network environment. Do they really expect a little company with 6 computers and a couple of printers to fork over for a domain server and the expertise to get that up and running and keep it administered? WTF Microsoft can you please get your head out of where the sun don't shine?