Windows xp printers have disappeared

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Latest posts. Windows Question How do I set up multiple networks from 1 incoming line? Latest: larkspur 9 minutes ago. I usually discover this condition when I am in a hurry and go to print something from Word or Quciken or whatever and recieve an error stating there are no printers defined.

When I go to Devices and Printers, the devices are showing but the printers are gone. If I reboot, the printers return. While, rebooting does correct the problem, it is very annoying and causes loss of time.

I was wondering if there miight be a permanent fix for this issue. One of the print drivers is corrupting the spoolsv. Start the Print Spooler service in Services. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. 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 you tried updating to SP2? 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. 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. Post Reply. Network Printers and Web Services.

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