Appears only to affect 2012 R2, although I have no NON R2 to test against. 2008 R2 appears to be unaffected. (printers still show in print management after applying MS16-087 on 2008 R2).
This issue has been seen with other updates in the past, specifically KB2995388
On server 2012 R2, before applying MS16-087, I can view and manage all printers within print management interface. After applying update, ALL printers disappear from print management interface, even the stock default Microsoft XPS Ducument Writer. Removing the update MS16-087 and the printers return to the print management interface.
Servers are dedicated print servers that have been in service successfully with no issues for over 12 months. I can reproduce this at will by simply removing MS16-087- the printers all return as per normal. re-apply MS16-087 and printers disappear.
However, MS16-087 is a critical update, so need to find a way to have this update installed but still be able to manage my printers through print management interface.
Is there a known issue, is there an updated update, is there a workaround?
Any information would be helpful.
Thanks