Guys,
I am using Windows XP Pro (SP1) and suddenly my printers (local & network) have disappeared from the Printers & Faxes menu.
If I try to re-install any printer I get an error message saying "operation could not be completed"
Does anyone know whats caused this and of any way of fixing this without having to re-load windows again ?
Thanks
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Check your printer connections. Plug and play should be able to detect your printer if its not yet installed. If your printer is connected through your usb try plugging other things like flash drive to see if your computer detects your flash drive.
If it doesn't detect your flash drive, the problem might be in your usb.
have disappeared from the Printers & Faxes menu.
well, did anyone mess with the "system driver files ??"
i just recomend a "system restore" to the date BEFORE that happened..
you won't loose any "files" but, you will loose your system settings like..
if you changed your theme or sometthing...
no biggie.. i am sure you can change those back.
epots9 1,351
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Have you tried updating to SP2? it has all kinds of fixes, maybe it'll help you
I have a similar problem. If I try to add a new printer using the "Add Printer" wizard, I get a dialog with the message:
"Printer driver was not installed. Operation could not be completed."
The dialog appears whenever I press the Finish button on the last page in the wizard. It doesn't matter what options I choose in the wizard - the problem happens regardless of what printer or port I select.
If I could just convince a couple of customers to switch OS's, I'd install Linux on all my boxes, burn all my Windows disks, and never look back. Very frustrating.
epots9 1,351
Recognized Expert Top Contributor
I have a similar problem. If I try to add a new printer using the "Add Printer" wizard, I get a dialog with the message:
"Printer driver was not installed. Operation could not be completed."
The dialog appears whenever I press the Finish button on the last page in the wizard. It doesn't matter what options I choose in the wizard - the problem happens regardless of what printer or port I select.
If I could just convince a couple of customers to switch OS's, I'd install Linux on all my boxes, burn all my Windows disks, and never look back. Very frustrating.
Go to the manufacturer's website and download the latest drivers and follow their instructions for properly install the printer.
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