Redazione RHC: 3 July 2025 11:01 Yes, once again a Windows update has unleashed chaos. The seemingly innocuous “Microsoft Print to PDF” function, a steadfast companion for users and IT administrators alike, has unexpectedly faltered following the April 2025 preview update on Windows 11 24H2 systems. This feature, often taken for granted, has vanished without a trace, leaving users scrambling. The PDF printer is nowhere to be found under Settings > Bluetooth devices and printers, and attempts to reactivate it through optional features or PowerShell have been met with the frustrating error 0x800f0922. The printer refuses to reinstall, and the driver remains elusive.
The fix? Only for those who dare optional patches
In response to this predicament, Microsoft has rolled out a cumulative update, KB5060829, released in preview last Friday. However, caution is advised: this remedy is only available to those willing to embrace the optional updates of June. For the rest, patience will be required until Patch Tuesday of July arrives.
For those eager to resolve the issue sooner, a manual reinstatement can be attempted:
- Open the “Optional Features” window by pressing
Win + R, typingoptionalfeatures, and searching for Microsoft Print to PDF.
- Alternatively, use PowerShell (with administrative privileges) by executing the following commands:
Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features
Even with these steps, the dreaded error 0x800f0922 may rear its head once more.
It’s not the first time: when updating becomes a risk
This incident is merely the latest chapter in a lengthy saga. In March, other updates caused USB printers to malfunction, producing random characters as if they were possessed. Furthermore, in June, Microsoft issued warnings regarding potential delays in security patches due to incorrect metadata and critical issues with Windows Update.
IT between updates and unexpected events
In an environment where even a routine update can lead to unforeseen complications, IT teams find themselves in a position of needing to meticulously plan each installation. This includes testing patches before their final release and vigilantly monitoring for any anomalies. This time, it was the PDF printing feature that faltered. Next time? Perhaps it will be a Bluetooth driver, or perhaps nothing at all. What remains certain is that every Patch Tuesday brings its own surprises, and a healthy dose of caution is always advisable.
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