Add Printer Wizard Vista does not work

On Vista with SP latext

When I select Add a printer from anywhere, nothing happens. I don't see listed anyprinters. Spooler is running.

Try this it worked for me (after that through several tech consults... grrr):

I can't believe how easy the solution was... amazing that this simple solution has been so difficult to dig for!

All I had to do was go to the Device Manager and disable the PCI Standard improved to the USB host controller.

That's all! Turned on my printer and installed the software and I printed a page within 3 minutes!

How frustrating that it took me more than 30 hours to get this simple solution. But I hope that it can save someone else from countless hours and frustration.

I found the answer on CNET: http://forums.cnet.com/7723-12546_102-215320.html

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