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Microsoft is making major changes to how Windows handles printers—and it could leave millions of devices completely unusable. In this video, we break down what Microsoft is changing with legacy printer drivers, why your printer might stop working after the next update, and what you need to do right now to protect your setup.
📌 Timestamps:
0:00 - The Big Change to Windows Printers
1:21 - Windows Protected Print Mode Explained
2:46 - What Microsoft is Actually Doing
4:17 - Is Your Printer Affected?
5:56 - How to Prevent Issues Before Updating
9:42- Long-term Fixes & Alternatives
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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/modern-print/windows-protected-print-mode/windows-protected-print-mode
Disable protected print mode:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\WPP]
“WindowsProtectedPrintMode”=dword:00000000
“WindowsProtectedPrintGroupPolicyState”=dword:00000001
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