Scanners, printers, and... fax machines?
Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 24H2 has issues with USB-connected devices that support the Scanner Communication Language protocol. A compatibility hold has been applied to the hardware.means that hardware connected to a USB device supporting the eSCL protocol will not be offered an upgrade to Windows 11 24H2.
According to Microsoft, the issue lies in device discovery. Install Windows 11 24H2, wait for it to discover USB-connected peripherals, and… nothing. Or as Microsoft put it:"You might observe that your device does not discover the USB-connected peripheral and the device discovery does not complete." It isn't just scanners affected by the safeguard; Microsoft also warned that any device connected over an eSCL protocol would be affected. This might include printers, modems, and fax machines.
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