As Microsoft reported, it has fixed the bug that prevents the latest update from being offered on systems with printers that use either Universal Print Class or Microsoft IPP Class.
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Because some installed printers may only allow customers to use default settings with features like color, 2-sided printing, or higher resolutions, the company added a compatibility hold to prevent Windows 11 22H2 from running on affected systems in late September.
Microsoft released a fix to automatically resolve the issue on affected devices over the weekend.
To download the troubleshooter faster, customers should restart computer and check for updates.
According to an update posted on the Windows health dashboard , once you resolve the issue with the installed printer, you should be able to upgrade your version of Windows without further issue
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Microsoft is urging customers affected by the issue not to try to manually install the Windows 11 2022 Update using the “Update Now” button or the Media Creation Tool. The company says it is working on a solution and will remove the security check once it is ready.
Windows is aware of the printing difficulties some users and will soon release a troubleshooter to alleviate these concerns. In the meantime, you can work around this error by uninstalling and then reinstalling your printer. This should download new drivers that do not have the problem, allowing you to print normally.
The company gives instructions for adding a printer to Windows: “If Windows doesn’t automatically find a new driver after you add the printer, search for one on the device manufacturer’s website and follow the installation instructions.”
Customers can also reduce security by uninstalling printers that use Universal Print Class or Microsoft IPP Class drivers installed on devices .
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Once the issue is fixed or problematic printers are removed, it may take up to 48 hours for the Windows 11 2022 update to be offered. This is only true if your system is not affected by other compatibility issues. The update may arrive faster if you check for updates through Windows Update.
Microsoft has added another compatibility hold that prevents the update from being offered to systems with Intel Smart Sound Technology (SST) audio drivers due to a known issue that causes blue screens of death (BSOD).
