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• "Unable to connect to the printer. Operation failed with error 0 x 00000866", setting up a network printer

  Title of the Moose: error 0 x 00000866

  I have a laptop with windows 7 Professional.

  When I try to install a network printer I always get the message "cannot connect to the printer. Operation failed with error 0 x 00000866.

  What can I do to fix this

  Hi ETPM.

  You can try the following steps and check if it helps.

  Method 1:

  You can try to start troubleshooting printer and check.

  Check out the link:

  Open the printer Troubleshooter:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-printer-Troubleshooter

  Method 2:

  Error message when you try to install a network printer on a Windows Vista-based computer: "Windows cannot connect to the printer operation cannot complete (error 0x0000000d).

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/947236

  Note: You can read this article and try to proceed as for Windows 7 also.

  Important: Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow the steps in the link mentioned above carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you edit it. Then you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

  For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, follow the steps from the link below:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/windows7Back-up-the-registry

  Method 3:

  If the fix above is unable to get the printer working on your client machine to vista, so I suggest to follow the steps mentioned by Afzal Taher as of Friday, December 18, 2009 02:00.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en/w7network/thread/954c4b9d-2F4C-4b1b-8fb6-49204ed96dfc

  Also check out the link:

  Install a printer:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer

  Hope this information is useful.

  Jeremy K
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• HP printer device manager! Symbol, "failed to connect" Windows Sound - still Printer Works

  Every time you start, I hear the sound of the device "Windows failed to connect.  How can I get rid of this?

  I have a printer HP of J6480 with WIn 7.  Device Manager does not recognize the printer driver.

  In Device Manager, the printer appears with the! error symbol.  No other devices have an error symbol.  The HP Solution Center and the printer work again.

  (1) I tried install fresh of the current HP software full functionality.

  (2) I tried the HP uninstaller program, through all five uninstall programs twice.

  (3) I ran CCleaner to clear the registry problems.

  (4) I tried to delete the Device Manager "Officejet! Entry J6400 series.  The Solution and the printer Center then do not work.  Apparently, the Device Manager recognizes the printer but not the driver.  I have to go to 'Programs', 'HP', then 'Officejet J6400 Series' to reinstall the software.

  (5) I tried to get the Device Manager to recognize the software.  When I click on «!» OfficeJet 6400 series', I get the message "the drivers for this device are not installed (code 28).  If I then click on 'Update Driver' and select' Browse my computer for driver software"then click on"Browse "C:\Users\Myname\Downloads", where I have the Sofware HP 13.0 full feature software and basic print and Scan Driver files, he says "Windows cannot find driver software".   If I click on "Search automatically by the driver software", I get the same message.

  I would appreciate ideas!  Thank you!

  Friendlycomputr,

  OK, if a few things stood here:

  1 windows its "cannot connect device" sounds only with a direct connection, not a network connection which is what you have. (Ethernet)

  2. have you had any other device installed on this computer is more active?

  I would like you disconnect the Ethernet connection and go below:

  1. uninstalling the printer software

  2. make a restart on the computer, when it starts, do you hear the sound "device cannot connect?

  Let me know.

• Unable to connect to my printer - operation failed with error 0x00000002

  My printer was working with my laptop via a wireless network. Now I can't print or connect to my printer. I'm always connected to the network, but I can't connect to the printer. When I try to add it, I can see the name of the printer and I select it, but I get the error "Windows cannot connect to the printer" [operation failed with error 0x00000002]. I changed from Windows Vista to Windows 7, several months ago, but I don't know if that makes a difference (I think I used printer at least once since I change). Help, please.

  Ive had the same problem.  Win7 - 64 bit tries to connect to a printer on another pc win7 64-bit.

  "Unable to connect to the printer.
  "error code 0x00000002".

  what worked for me:
  Right click on computer, select Manage
  Click on "services and applications", then click on 'services '.
  Scroll down to "print spooler", right click and select "Properties".
  Click 'STOP' service, and then click on 'START' service.

  Start the "Add printer" Wizard and it worked, yay!

• error message ' Add printer. Connect to the printer. Windows cannot connect to the printer. Operation failed with error 0x0000007e"___Any ideas?

  trying to access a lexmark printer installed on xp based computer from a laptop running windows7 via a local network.  Although the network is configured correctly, when I run the Windows printer installation I get an error message ' Add printer.  Connect to the printer.  Windows cannot connect to the printer. Operation failed with error 0x0000007e"I just upgraded to Vista by using the upgrade Acer and had the problems that Windows tried to download the drivers from Lexmark-, but could not. [the same lexmark printer and the configuration worked without any problems before the upgrade on this combination of machines running vista and xp].

  I had a similar problem when I tried to connect to an hp printer that used a Vista driver. Could do this test? Download Windows 7 driver from Lexmark, install it, and then try to connect to the printer again. Andre Da Costa http://adacosta.spaces.live.com http://www.activewin.com

• Unable to share the printer attached to the XP with windows 7, receive error message: windows cannot connect to the printer: operation failed with error 0x000004f1.

  Original title: printer HP LaserJet 4050 of PCL6 compatible with Windows 7?

  I have a desktop windows xp pro (SP3 5.1.2600) and you have a printer HP LaserJet 4050 PCL6.  The printer works fine connected to the desktop computer with a parallel port.  I'm trying to share the printer on my home network so that Win 7 (6.1.7601 SP1) laptops can use its printing features.  Please help.

  First I tried to add it with \\hostname\printername that returned this error: windows cannot connect to the printer: operation failed with error 0x000004f1.
  I downloaded and installed the Win7 drivers on the HP site on my laptop Win7, that has not changed a thing: http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodNameId=18318&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=25475&swLang=8&taskId=135&swEnvOID=4063
  Thanks in advance for any help / support!

  Hello

   

  1. the two Windows XP, Windows 7 connected in a same workgroup?

  2. can you access files shared XP of Windows 7 computer?

  3. check if the printer is shared or not?

  I suggest you follow these methods and check.

  HP LaserJet 4050 PCL6 printer is not compatible with Windows 7. Printer drivers are available for Windows XP-based computers only.

  http://h20000.www2.HP.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&prodTypeId=18972&prodSeriesId=25475&prodNameId=18322&swEnvOID=228&swLang=8&mode=2&swItem=LJ-4119-3

  It is not in the Windows 7 Compatibility Center.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/search.aspx?l=en-us&type=hardware&s=4050%20PCL6

  I sugegst you contact HP support for Windows 7 drivers, after you instaall drivers to check with the question.

  http://WWW8.HP.com/us/en/support-drivers.html

  See also: networking computers running different versions of Windows

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows#section_7

  I hope this helps!

• Does not open Acrobat DC - error "Acrobat failed to connect to a DDE server.

  Does not open Acrobat DC - error "Acrobat failed to connect to a DDE server.

  Hi mhantson,

  Try the solutions below: -.

  Solution 1) (this error occurs when you have more than 1 process of Acrobat running)

  • (1) go to the task by pressing Ctrl + Alt + Del Manager
  • (2) go to the process in the Task Manager
  • (3) terminate all processes associated with Acrobat
  • (4) start Acrobat again.

  Solution 2) open Acrobat access to menu help & repair installation.

  Solution 3) control the association of file on your system.

  Solution 4) course for HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\acrobat\shell\open\ddeexec\application and change the "AcroviewA11"key to "AcroviewR11.

  Kind regards

  Nicos

• Acrobat failed to connect to the DDE server - cannot open

  I tried to open Adobe and get the error after about 5 min or more:

  Acrobat failed to connect to a DDE server.

  I'm unable to open the files.

  I read the other posts on this and I tried to open it with and it does not.

  No idea how fix?

  Just set this myselk. Please visit http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1029593. Works well as you turn off and then restart and reactivate your product, simple as. Hope this helps

• Conection lost to esp5200 kodak printer signal is excellent and still high tower failed to connect.

  can't conect printer

  conection lost to esp5200 kodak printer signal is excellent and still lap top cant conect

  Hi FrancesFlores,

  ·         What operating system is installed on your computer?

  ·         What happens when you try to connect to the printer? You receive an error message or error code?

  ·         Did you do changes on the computer before the show?

  Please answer the following questions so that we offer in addition to the steps to solve the problem of troubleshooting.

  During this time, you can consult the following articles and check.

  Install a printer on a home network

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer-on-a-home-network

   

  Share a printer

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/share-a-printer

   

  Printer in Windows problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

  Hope this information helps.

• Connect a wireless printer anywhere, wired derivation convert, does not have radio, add WPA2 security.

  Update- good because when the wireless radio failed to convert a wired Ethernet printer to wireless technology, or if you want your printer to support greater security WPA2 wireless.

  Updated - connect to a hotel/motel/school dormitory may not work if the network uses Enterprise authentication requesting a user name and password on your computer.

  This article will try to explain how to connect your wireless devices, including printers, to a wireless network when you are away from home.  The problem when you're in a hotel, motel, room student or other areas is your computer connects fine, but your wireless printer, you have brought with you, has connection/security problems.  Other people/wireless devices can find the printer on an open network, connect you to the printer and start printing without reason just because 'they can do. "

  You'll need is a small wireless travel router.  TP-LINK TL-WR702N Wireless N Nano router or other router of trip is all you need.  The WR702N is available on eBay or Amazon for only $21.00, that's right, only $ 21.

  This device does not support the authentication of company systems because it cannot meet any username and password prompts these system as your computer can.  However, it will connect to a standard WPA SSID and your computer, but if you receive a browser for other questions page redirect, it won't work.

  It's a small powerful travel router which built in 5 modes of operation (more than your home router can do):

  1. AP mode
  2. Client mode
  3. Repeater mode
  4. Router mode
  5. Bridge mode

  The TP-WR702N information is found here:

  http://www.TP-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-WR702N#over

  To see the overview of applications see here first to understand:

  http://www.TP-link.com/en/products/details/?model=TL-WR702N#app

  I won't go into the details on how to configure these modes in the TP Link router Nano as the manual does a great job.  One thing you must remember is that you must assign a static IP address on your wired Ethernet connection of computers to access the Web interface internal of the Nano.  The Nano is configured with an Ethernet cable at any time.  It's security that the router that has DHCP disabled so if you connect to a network, you won't crash it with an IP address conflict.  The Nano is powered by a USB cable and comes with a USB AC adapter too.

  The IP address of the Nano is default 192.168.0.254.  Set your computers Ethernet Port, adapter not wireless, a static IP 192.168.0.1, 255.255.255.0 DNS address.  You have to find a way to do it yourself, but it is explained in the manual and on the web for the operating system of your computer.

  This leaves your wired Ethernet connection to a static IP address and your adapter wireless DHCP.  Don't forget to put your wired to DHCP if you need to use it later for a wired connection.  Connect the Ethernet cable from your computer to the router Nano.

  Set up your browser by going to 192.168.0.254 (Nano IP address) in the address bar and you'll get the username and password login screen.  The default username and password is admin/admin, you can change it if necessary.

  Set the Nano bridged mode:

  Other modes will be mentioned later but for now; Bridge mode will serve as this isolates and creates your own SSID private the hotel/motel/dorm room open wireless network SSID.  In Bridge Mode you entrance and connect to the Rangoon SSID (paraphrasing) AND set up your own small network with your own SSID and password.  Your SSID will be separated and protected through WPA2-AES security that you set up.   You will be able to go online normally fine, but all of your devices will now connect to your private SSID.

  Example:

  Hotel SSID: HILTON Hotel Paraphrase and password: GUEST

  Nano SSID: MYNETWORK Nano Paraphrase/password: HP5514

  With this information, the rest is easy.  You set your SSID private and password first, they you must find and connect to the SSID and password hotels.  Simply click on the SURVEY button and a list of all available networks will be displayed along with their MAC addresses.  Find the network SSID, you want to connect (bridge) too and click on "connect".  Information is entered automatically.  I suggest that you also edit your channel wireless on a fixed channel as the 1, 6 or 11, never 'auto '.

  Save your settings and you will be told to restart the router.  Follow the instructions and always restart the router after any changes take effect.  This Nano restarts in 20 seconds approximately.

  Now on your computer when you scan available networks, you will see MYNETWORK.  Connect your computer to the SSID and enter your HP5514 password and you're on!  Start surfing or something else.

  Now, what about your printer?  The printer must be set to DHCP and assuming that you have a printer wireless with front panel:

  1. Go to (Assistant) wireless configuration screen.
  2. Search for available networks.
  3. Select: MYNETWORK
  4. Enter your password: HP5514
  5. To connect!

  In about 15 seconds, you're connected!   Oh, guess what?  The Nano has a WAN/LAN port and in Bridge mode, it is a LAN port that is connected to your network too!  Then plug into a printer/computer Ethernet cable, if you wish.

  Your printer will work as usual with no change at all.  I set up in my house to test and it connected perfectly to my HP5514 wireless printer.  All the tools, diagnostics, printer functions, alerts of ink were normal.

  You're done!

  The bottom can be used anywhere to create a local private network so that you and others can use your printer.

  Now, what about the changes?  If at home, you can use the Nano in Repeater mode to connect to your own network and extend the reach of all devices.  Even as the Bridge mode, but you're on your network using your SSID and the word normal, so everyone can use the printer.

  Don't worry what you heard with speed of execution of a router in Repeater Mode.  Most routers House when running in wireless Repeater mode should be set to no encryption or WEP only.  Here max speed is 54 Mbps.  This Nano turns at full speed of 150 Mbps in these modes, using the highest security WPA2-AES (personal).

  Remember that the size is small, so it's good to perhaps more than 50 feet.  HD video streaming was impeccable and surf watch video at the same time was perfect.

  I hope this help you when business or vacation.  Some hotels charge for EACH device connection.  With the implementation above, it takes only a charge for multiple devices, such as cell phones, iPads, light fires, computers or anything else you want to connect.

  EDIT - do not forget that this Nano device has an Ethernet connection that once configured, you can use to connect a wired computer or wired Ethernet printer.  It is a good radio your printer wireless doesn't have to convert a wired Ethernet wireless printer or if you want your printer to support greater security WPA2 wireless.

  Have fun!

  Read here on how to connect your printer to a network asking for additional security and information (username and password).

  http://h30434.www3.HP.com/T5/printer-networking-and-wireless/how-to-connect-your-wireless-printer-to-a-network-requesting/TD-p/4468642

  Most likely, you won't be able to connect.

• HP Deskjet 3510: HP Deskjet 3510 - unable to connect to the printer

  I had this printer for some time but have never been able to properly print to this printer using this specific computer.   FYI, I'm trying to print wireless at it. This office has wireless compatibility.  I have the drivers and all (I think, I HP everything at the time but not the disk that came with it I lost only).  Don't know why it fails, he said only: "unable to connect to the printer.

  Thanks in advance for any help.

  Hi aunt Shirley.

  First of all, we're going to connect the printer to the network:

  -Restore default values of network within the menu on the front panel of the printer wireless.
  -From your computer, connect wirelessly to the network printer (it should be a name similar to HP - Setup - xx - Deskjet 3510).
  -After successfully connecting to the printer, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer or Chrome and type 192.168.223.1 in the address bar and press ENTER.
  -Click on the Wireless Setup Wizard
  -Select your router and enter the password to connect to the printer to the router.

  Run again the printer software to your computer to rediscover the printer on the network.

  See the support institution by clicking on the thumbs upwards in the post that solved your problem. Doing so will help the other members of the forum their solutions also.

• "Device Failed to Connect" sound notification with no popup at startup once the desktop appears

  When the desktop appears, I sound "dududu" with no popup. I had to look it up in the audio file and the explanation next to it said noise "device failed to connect.

  I currently have no device attached except speakers and keyboard and mouse. I bought a HP Phopsmart printer and installed but it does not work well, so I uninstalled it. I left the USB cable connected to the computer after disconnecting the printer after reboot several times, and then disconnected. At this time the sound notification has begun.

  I don't know if the printer had nothing to do with it. What should I do to fix this? Help, please. Thank you.

  Hello

  Have you tried to remove your printer as described in the article?

  If no, then try and see if the problem still occurs.

  Also check if the answer given by SpewHole (published on Thursday, April 1, 2010 04:51) helps you in the thread/link below.

  http://social.answers.Microsoft.com/forums/en/vistahardware/thread/c5737e52-b7a7-4c68-B27B-89adb8343716

  Check back for red or yellow bangs in Device Manager and post status.

  Steps to open Device Manager:

  1. click the Start button, type devmgmt.msc and press ENTER.

  You can also check if the problem persists in safe mode and post back with the State, so that we can help you better.

  To use the safe mode option, follow these steps:

  1. reboot your computer and start pressing F8 on your keyboard. On a computer that is configured to start to multiple operating systems, you can press the F8 key when the Boot Menu appears.
  2. use the arrows to choose appears in the Advanced Options in Windows Safe Mode menu and press ENTER.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/what-is-safe-mode

  Kind regards

  Umesh P - Microsoft Support

• Get the "Failed to connect to server" error after having my hosting of emails expire and reconnected. Using the latest version of Thunderbird.

  Hi, I am probably doing something really basic and easy to fix but facepalmingly pls have patience with this n00b...
  My emails with Crazy Domains Hosting has expired a couple of months, I've just managed to get it reconnected.
  When I open Thunderbird once again, I kept getting the error msg "Failed to connect to server".
  I checked all the settings for the account, they are all fine as far as I KNOW. Updated to the latest version of Thunderbird, tried to restart the program and doesn't have the obligatory IT Crowd "troid torning it and turn it on again", still get the same message.

  Plaaaaiiss... Halllp!

  Regardless of my fault for typing. What is important is that there is nothing in the DNS or whois on the domain.

  Look at their own whois server it shows pending deletion, expired in April. http://www.crazydomains.com.au/WHOIS/littleredfoxdesign.com/#result

  Until these public information are corrected your not likely to be able to connect because Thunderbird can not find the server. There is no DNS records to point to it.

• Laptop computer connecting to the printer connected to the Airport Extreme

  I will soon buy a MacBook Pro laptop and I'm interested in the way in which I connect to the printer connected to my iMac through my Airport Extreme.

  Unfortunately, you don't specify how the printer is connected to the iMac, but let's guess that's via USB.

  On your iMac...

  Open the preferences system (gear on the dock icon)

  Open the share

  Enter a check mark in the box next to printer sharing

  Close the window

  Now, do the same for the MacBook Pro

  Then, open Preferences system again on the MacBook Pro

  Click on printers and Scanners

  Click the + to add the printer to the MacBook Pro

• Satellite C660 now does not connect to the printer via Bluetooth

  I have a very small domestic network - 2 of the Satellite C660 using Windows 7 Home premium and a printer Photosmart more connected through BT Home Hub work all fine until a computer laptop suddenly cannot connect with the printer, well located 1 m from each other.

  Connection Internet is fine - and another laptop works perfectly. Message from the printer on statement failed, on examination, it simply records as "error."

  Any ideas of solution?

  Hello

  From this point it's hard to say what's wrong.
  In my opinion, you must reset all settings and configure the connection to the printer again.
  Reinstall the software that you have installed in the past.
  Also recommend check that the support from the manufacturer printer pages a few FAQ, HowTo, etc...

  Since your laptop can connect to the internet properly, it cannot be a laptop problem