Network printers fail to install on PCs running the Creators Update [FIX]

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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If you own a computer with less than 4 GB of memory and you upgraded it to the Creators Update OS, you may encounter various network printer install issues.

Microsoft explains that when connecting a network printer (a WSD device) to a network with a PC that contains less than 4 GB running Windows 10 version 1703, the printer’s setup software fails to discover and install the printer. This problem did not exist prior to installing the Creators Update.

The good news is that Microsoft has already acknowledged this issue and is working to fix this problem in a futureWindows update. The company also explained that the network printer installation issues are due to the new Creators Update firewall rules.

Microsoft has confirmed a known issue that may prevent network printer software from discovering and installing the network printer on systems with low memory (< 4GB). This is due to firewall hardening rules added in Windows 10 Version 1703.

How to fix network printer install issues

If you can’t install network printers on your computer, follow the troubleshooting steps listed below:

There you go, we hope this workaround helped to fix the network printer install issues that you encountered afterupgrading to Windows 10 Creators Update. If you’ve come across other solutions to fix this issue, feel free to list the troubleshooting steps in the comment section below.

Network printers fail to install on PCs running the Creators Update [FIX]#

How to fix network printer install issues#

Network printers fail to install on PCs running the Creators Update [FIX]

How to fix network printer install issues