Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

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  • copytech_32716
    Technician
    • Nov 2022
    • 15

    #1

    Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

    Anyone noticed this? Takes a few minutes for the printer to show in the devices window and then another minute or so while it says Device Setup in progress. Seems to have just started a week or two ago.
  • davidmtupper
    Trusted Tech

    250+ Posts
    • Jul 2021
    • 326

    #2
    Re: Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

    Yes, it has popped up several times recently. I'm guessing (but not sure) the the last big Windows update broke something and it will likely be fixed in the next one.

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    • wjurls
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      250+ Posts
      • Feb 2017
      • 471

      #3
      Re: Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

      Yup... Yet another Microsoft update imposed PITA.

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      • JVergin
        Service Tech / IT Rep

        100+ Posts
        • Jan 2009
        • 216

        #4
        Re: Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

        I have noticed this as well. Once you know the printer is installed, go into notepad and print. You'll see the printer there and can right click on it to get into printer properties/preferences to setup defaults. At least this bypasses the wait for the icon to show up in devices and printers.

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        • ihatefinishers13
          Senior MFP Technician

          500+ Posts
          • Feb 2020
          • 509

          #5
          Re: Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

          Yeahhhhh typical Windows Updates messing things up. I've found that if you just quickly go in to services and restart the Print Spooler, it fixed it real quick........most of the time.

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          • Samanator
            Service Manager

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            • Sep 2017
            • 568

            #6
            Re: Taking longer than normal to install Windows drivers

            Lately, no matter what manufacturer driver I'm about to install, I always go to Services and restart The Print Spooler before installing the driver. I seem to have less problems that way. Just saying....

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