February 15, 2024 at 03:09PM
Microsoft claims to have fixed Windows Metadata connection issues affecting printers and hardware management in Windows operating systems. The issue caused intermittent connection errors and delays in managing printers, leading to support tickets. Microsoft released updates – Windows 10 KB5034763 and Windows 11 KB5034765 – addressing the problem and providing a more secure HTTPS connection. However, Microsoft’s failure to associate an IP address to a new server URL has caused connection errors to persist, prompting inquiries into Microsoft’s handling of the situation.
Based on the meeting notes, here are the key takeaways:
– Windows Metadata connection issues have been a persistent problem, causing challenges for users managing their printers and hardware.
– The problem occurs when Windows attempts to connect to the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) to download metadata packages associated with new hardware.
– Since November, Windows has been unable to connect to the Metadata service, resulting in errors and delays for organizations with large numbers of Windows devices.
– Microsoft claims to have fixed the issue with the release of Windows 10 KB5034763 and Windows 11 KB5034765 cumulative updates in February 2024.
– After installing the updates, the new Metadata server URL is using HTTPS, but there are still reports of connection errors and Event ID 201 errors in the Windows Event Viewer.
– Microsoft has not provided a response to inquiries about the ongoing issues with the Metadata servers.
It is apparent that while Microsoft has released updates to resolve the Metadata connection issues, there are still unresolved problems with the new server URL and ongoing connection errors. Further communication with Microsoft about this issue is necessary to address the concerns raised by Windows admins and organizations experiencing these problems.