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Microsoft admits Windows 11 Universal Print has been broken for months

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Microsoft has admitted that Universal Print on Windows 11 has been broken for months, according to a report by Neowin. The fault has left users and administrators frustrated and requires a manual fix.

Admission and manual workaround

Microsoft has acknowledged that Universal Print, the cloud printing service in Windows 11, has not functioned as it should for months, according to a report by Neowin. The company's admission means affected users cannot rely on the feature working out of the box.

Until a permanent correction is available, those affected are required to apply a manual fix, the report says.

Background on the company and its products

Microsoft is a software and software development company based in Redmond, founded in 1975. Its products and services include Microsoft Windows, the operating system on which Universal Print runs.

Open questions

  • When will Microsoft release a permanent fix for Universal Print?
  • How many users and administrators have been affected by the fault?

Key facts

  • Microsoft has acknowledged that Universal Print on Windows 11 has not worked properly for several months.
  • The fault has frustrated users and administrators.
  • Affected users must apply a manual fix to restore printing.

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