Latest Windows Patch “KB3159398” Kills Mapped Drives & Printers on Server 2012 R2

by | Jun 24, 2016 | Useful Tech Tips

On Tuesday June 14, 2016 Microsoft release patch KB3159398 that was supposed to resolve a number of security related issues with Microsoft Windows. Due to this patch we have seen an influx in client support requests regarding missing mapped drives and missing shared printers. Uninstalling the update is not recommended, we had to manually changed security permissions on the GPO for each client with this issue. We hope this helps IT professionals, it took us an hour to figure out that we had a problem and fix it, but with much research.

Ross B. Siroti

As CEO of Rekall Technologies, I’ve been helping small business owners simplify their technology since 2011. Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how IT becomes frustrating, time-consuming, and a constant distraction from running a business. That experience is what drove me to build Rekall differently. I didn’t want clients adjusting their businesses to fit their IT—I built services that adapt to how real businesses actually operate. My philosophy is simple: technology should be secure, stable, and effectively invisible. When IT is done right, it stays out of the way and gives you the freedom to focus on your clients, your team, and growing your business with confidence.