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Recent Windows 11 updates have caused significant disruptions, breaking essential functionalities and increasing the workload for IT helpdesk teams. Below are the key issues reported:
1. Windows 11 Update Breaks Printing
- Affected systems fail to detect printers or experience spooler crashes.
- Workaround: Restart the Print Spooler service or uninstall the latest update.
- URL: Windows 11 Printing Issue
2. Windows 11 Update Breaks Veeam Recovery
- Backup and recovery operations fail due to compatibility issues.
- Workaround: Roll back the update or apply Veeam’s latest patch.
- URL: Veeam Recovery Issue
3. Windows 11 Update Breaks Remote Desktop (RDP)
- Users encounter authentication failures or connection drops.
- Workaround: Disable Network Level Authentication (NLA) temporarily or use an alternative remote access tool.
- URL: RDP Issue
You Should Know: Critical Commands & Fixes
1. Fixing Print Spooler Crashes
<h1>Restart Print Spooler Service</h1> Restart-Service -Name Spooler -Force <h1>Re-register printer drivers</h1> rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /ia /m "Printer Driver Name"
#### **2. Rolling Back a Windows Update**
<h1>List installed updates</h1> wmic qfe list brief <h1>Uninstall problematic update</h1> wusa /uninstall /kb:KB5005565 /quiet
#### **3. Troubleshooting RDP Issues**
<h1>Reset RDP permissions</h1> reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" /v fDenyTSConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f <h1>Enable RDP via PowerShell</h1> Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server' -Name 'fDenyTSConnections' -Value 0
#### **4. Checking Update History**
<h1>View update history</h1> Get-WindowsUpdateLog -LogPath C:\UpdateLog.txt
### **What Undercode Say**
Windows 11 updates continue to introduce instability, forcing sysadmins to rely on rollbacks and manual fixes. To minimize disruptions:
– Delay updates in enterprise environments using Group Policy.
– Test updates in a staging environment before deployment.
– Automate backups to mitigate data loss risks.
For Linux users, similar issues can be debugged using:
<h1>Check failed system services</h1> systemctl --failed <h1>View logs for errors</h1> journalctl -p 3 -xb
**Expected Output:**
A stable, secure Windows environment with minimal disruptions from updates. Always verify patches before deployment.
**URLs for Reference:**
References:
Reported By: Charlescrampton Microsoft – Hackers Feeds
Extra Hub: Undercode MoN
Basic Verification: Pass ✅
