Printer wizard cannot add a prtr nor is Print spooler work..

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Run a Systems File Check... from the command prompt, type

sfc /scannow

(note the space between the c and the /)

This will check and replace any System Files that may be corrupted. You
should now regain the ability to use the Add Printer Wizard.

Cari
www.coribright.com

"Cal" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:32a401c428f7$d9a6ffd0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> What appears is that I cannot add a local printer. Though
> printers were active some weeks ago, I think the problem
> started when I tried to share a printer thru a network -
> setup(2 pc's) one w/XP Pro and another w/XP home edition.
> So, I did a restore, but no change in printer problems.
>
> 1) In Printers and Faxes-does not show any printers in que.
> I have an Epson 785EPX/1280 and Canon BC820D. All USB, but
> when trying to add any unit - 'error' Operation Cannot Be
> Completed!
>
> 2) Also get error 'Print Spooler Not Active. Went into
> Admin.Tools-System and started the Print Spooler, but
> still this did not allow any printers to be added or any
> print functions.
>
> 3) LPT1 error 'LPT1 Port is set to Port'. What should it
> be set to? And how?
>
> Any ideas, Thanks.