Microsoft has acknowledged yet another printing issue in Windows 11 after the three issues it has acknowledged earlier. Microsoft has also informed that they are working on a resolution and will provided the fix late this month.

The issue makes users receive a prompt for administrative credentials every time they attempt to print in environments in which the print server and print client are in different times zones. Read the details below.

Receiving a prompt for administrative credentials every time you attempt to print

StatusOriginating updateHistory
ConfirmedN/ALast updated: 2021-10-15, 17:21 PT
Opened: 2021-10-15, 17:21 PT
You might receive a prompt for administrative credentials every time you attempt to print in environments in which the print server and print client are in different times zones.
Note The affected environments described in this issue are not commonly used by devices designed for home use. The printing environments affected by this issue are more commonly found in enterprises and organizations.
Affected platforms:
  • Client: Windows 11, version 21H2; Windows 10, version 21H1; Windows 10, version 20H2; Windows 10, version 2004; Windows 10, version 1909; Windows 10, version 1809; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2019; Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2016; Windows 10, version 1607; Windows 10 Enterprise 2015 LTSB; Windows 8.1; Windows 7 SP1
  • Server: Windows Server 2022; Windows Server, version 20H2; Windows Server, version 2004; Windows Server, version 1909; Windows Server, version 1809; Windows Server 2019; Windows Server 2016; Windows Server 2012 R2; Windows Server 2012; Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1; Windows Server 2008 SP2
Next steps: We are working on a resolution and estimate a solution will be available in late October.

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