BUSINESS & SERVICES PAGE 17 Phillica IT Tips Windows 11 is killing legacy printer drivers in 2026 A Windows update that was released on January 15, will no longer support legacy V3 and V4 printer drivers. Now that support has officially ended, printers that rely exclusively on V3 or V4 drivers may fail to install or stop working altogether. If no supported driver exists, users may need to consider replacing the printer or switching to a newer printing solution before installing the non-security update (KB5074105) released in January, or before installing the February 2026 Security Update to avoid disruptions. From July 1, 2026, Windows will change its internal driver ranking order rules to “prefer” the built-in Microsoft IPP class driver when multiple options are available. A year later, on July 1, 2027, third-party printer driver updates delivered via Windows Update will be restricted to security-fixes only. This only affects old printers. V3 drivers were from the year 2000 and V4 from 2012. Following the release of Windows 10 21H2, in 2004 which removed the need for print device manufacturers to provide their own installers. Prior to this windows would not identify a printer without installing the software from the manufacturer. All manufacturers were required to submit signed driver files to Microsoft through WHCP (Windows Hardware Compatibility Program). If available you still should install the manufacturers software otherwise not all function will work such as scanning. Looking for Expert IT Services? Phillica specializes in repairs, virus removal, networking, and troubleshooting Visit: 410 Tarean Road, Karuah or call Phill: 4987 0188. 9 SOLICITOR W J Enright & Prentice Solicitors & Conveyancers 124 Dowling Street, Dungog. 2420 Phone: 4992 1730 Email: mail@felixprentice.com.au To get in touch our email is CTmuseum@outlook.com , Our phone number is 0491 346 491 , or you can reach us through Facebook. Around The District Saturday the 29th of July saw perfect weather as the Port Stephen’s Choir began the day with their mix of music: the Mid- Winter Festival Museum Open Day had begun! Next was the fashion parade with four female and one male as models. As each model walked the concrete podium, a representative from the Australian Museum of Clothing in Maitland described the garments’ history as an item of fashion, and the materials used, and the original owners if known. While this continued, there was a chance to have valuables appraised by an expert. Once again, Cotton Sax entertained us with his eclectic mix of songs and instrumental tracks. The local scouts provided a BBQ and there was coffee or fresh ice cream available. Young James provided tours as required and young Jack took photos of the event. Two weeks later, the Museum hosted morning Tea and BBQ lunch for the Dungog Rattlin’ Bones and Engine Groans Club AGM and Ordinary Meeting. The museum also received a $100 donation from this Club. Yours truly wore two suits from the 1970’s and by an interesting coincidence, one of our lovely Senior Citizens had known the owners of these suits, John Morris OAM, Foundation member of the Maitland Repertory Theatre, and Mr N Pyle, from when she was growing up in Rutherford! A gentleman from Queensland sent some information about his German descendants who arrived at Clarence Town in 1855. They are the Heinz family and the Krohmann family. Their connections here seem tenuous. They remained only a short time here, although owning a block of land in Marshall Street till 1910, before finding much success at Hill End in goldmining and very successful at real estate in Woollahra in Sydney. Chris O’Neill (Secretary) earliest. 2023- Council’ 45%. ignored. Sam Benson 0467 051 502 Individual Tax Returns, Small Business Accounting & Self-Managed Super Funds Stuart Flinn - CPA & Tax Agent 0407 956 264 stuart@flinnaccounting.com.au servicing dungog shire, maitland port stephens and newcastle SHOP SIGNAGE – OFFICE SIGNS – LIGHTBOXES – 3D LETTERING – WINDOW GRAPHICS –PRIVACY FROSTING – AWNING SIGNS – NEON & ILLUMINATED SIGNS – HOARDING SIGNS – DIRECTORY & WAYFINDING – BRAILLE SIGNS – CARPARK SIGNS – RECEPTION Contact Justin on 0431 000 330 justin@schweaverandson.com.au From shopfronts to factories, we design and install eye-catching signs that make a lasting impression. Attract customers with signage that works 24/7.
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