Microsoft warns November updates can break printing and activation
Nov 13, 2026 · Summarized by Fundy Tech from 3 sources
Microsoft says recent Windows updates can cause printing failures and Windows activation errors. The company has linked one issue to documents with certain images and another to licensing failures.
Key points
- Printing can fail on Windows Server 2016 or later and Windows 10 or later.
- The issue affects documents with images rendered at zero height or width.
- Microsoft also confirmed Windows activation and licensing failures with 0x80041008.
- The company said some November 2026 updates may also fail to install.
Why it matters
If you print invoices, forms, or client documents from Windows PCs, test after updating. Activation or licensing problems can also interrupt office work. Small businesses may need to delay updates on critical machines until they confirm printing still works.
Who’s affected: Windows users and businesses printing from affected PCs
What to do
- Test printing after installing updates.
- Check activation status on affected Windows PCs.
- Watch Microsoft advisories before rolling out updates widely.
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