PrintNightmare Fix – Finally

On By Kayyum

CVE-2021-34527 ‘PrintNightmare’

Known issues with KB5006667

Error: Windows cannot connect to Printer

Detail: Recently introduced security update by Microsoft is causing failure for installation of Printer on Windows 10

Resolution : For now until further update, uninstall the patch and complete the printer installation. Let the patch install again later after next client policy update.

 

Error screenshot: 


Fix:

Update the Group Policy setting on client machines:

Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Printers > Always render print jobs on server > DISABLED

Restart the machine and printer mapping will work.