14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft shipped new cumulative updates for all Windows 10 versions earlier this week, but as we know already, installing such updates on day one is often quite a risky thing because of all the problems they might be causing.
In theory, everybody should install new cumulative updates as soon as they are released, pretty much because they include security updates or other important improvements, but very often, they end up causing various glitches, such as broken Windows 10 features or even fatal crashes.
This is what’s happening after installing the latest cumulative updates shipped by Microsoft as part of the March 2021 Patch Tuesday cycle, as the company has confirmed that some might actually cause a BSOD on a number of devices.
No word on when the fix could go live
The issue is related to printing, and the Redmond-based software firm says it’s currently investigating, so nobody knows for sure when exactly a fix is supposed to land.
“After installing this update, you might receive an APC_INDEX_MISMATCH error with a blue screen when attempting to print to certain printers in some apps,” the company explains. “We are presently investigating and will provide an update when more information is available.”
Microsoft has confirmed the issue exists in cumulative updates KB5000802, KB5000808, KB5000809, and KB5000822, and according to a report, it could affect various printer models, including Kyocera and Zebra.
There’s no known workaround at this point, so turning to things like installing other drivers is pretty much a waste of time. On the other hand, removing the latest cumulative updates for Windows 10 is believed to fix the problem, though this obviously isn’t recommended given they include several important security patches.
Time will tell how fast Microsoft is going to resolve this problem, but you’d better not hold your breath for a fix since the next Patch Tuesday is nearly a month away.