Unable to connect to a homegroup printer Win8

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• Unable to connect to a network printer

  I am unable to connect to my network printer, even if when I run the command 'Connect to the printer' and select 'network', while the program is able to see my network printer, it crashes when I select the printer.

  I was able to connect to the printer in the past, but for some reason any printing interrupted.  I deleted and reinstalled the printer (HP OfficeJet Pro 8600) with the CD that came with the printer and once again, while trying to connect it froze.

  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  Hi André,.

  Welcome to Microsoft Community where you can find all the answers related to Windows.

  According to the description provided, looks like you can not connect to the network printer.

  I have a couple of steps, which I think should help you with this problem.

  Method 1:

  Try the steps mentioned in this link and check:

  Solve printer problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-printer-problems

  Method 2:

  Visit this link to learn more about "Troubleshoot network printer."

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-network-printer-problems

  In addition, visit these links and check:

  What are printer permissions?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/what-are-printer-permissions

  Troubleshoot file and printer sharing

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-file-and-printer-sharing

  Hope this information helps. In case you have issues with Windows, post here to Microsoft Community.

• RESOLVED - unable to enable IPv6 in Windows 7, so unable to connect to the homegroup - ZoneAlarm was the problem

  My problem is that I can't turn on IPv6 in Windows 7.

  My goal was to set up a homegroup three computers so that I can share a printer that is connected to one of them. They are all running different versions of Windows 7.  A desktop computer has created a homegroup, and a second desktop computer connected successfully to the homegroup and can print using the first computer printer.

  The third computer is a portable computer. When you go to the homegroup settings page, it says that the homegroup is available. But this computer is unable to join when you click on the "join" button. The convenience store said IPv6 must be enabled.

  Option is checked in the IPv6 network card settings. (The install button is also active and uninstall is dimmed. I don't understand why this should be as I have read that you cannot uninstall IPv6, if it makes sense for the uninstallation to be grey, why install would be an option? Confusion between.)

  Here is what seems to be the root of the problem. In the registry settings, in the section IPv6 DisabledComponents is set to 255 (disabled). I change it to 0 (all features enabled), but I can't always connect to the homegroup. I restart the computer and the value 0 is changed back to 255.

  I can't activate IPv6, it isn't surprising that the computer cannot join the homegroup as I read that this function requires IPv6.

  Can any expert from Microsoft give me some advice on how to operate the homegroup?

  Thank you very much.

  I have now found the answer to my problem. This is a setting in the free ZoneAlarm firewall. I will describe the solution in the case of meeting other people that.

  I have the default setting of the version of ZoneAlarm is that it disables IPv6 when it starts. (I don't know if it's the same for all versions).

  Although I tried disabling ZoneAlarm (and my separate anti-virus) so he was trying to set up group residential, just turn it off has no impact on registry settings - DisabledComponents is always set at 255 until you change to 0 and, critically, restart the machine. Then, the parameter 0 (enabled) will come into force. Or so it seems to me as a layman.

  But if you did not disable the automatic startup of ZoneAlarm (like me) then as soon as you restart the computer, ZoneAlarm starts too and resets the 255, new registry entry to disable IPv6. If you can't join a homegroup.

  The solution is to open ZoneAlarm and choose firewall, hand and advanced. Then you will see the option to activate IPv6 networks. When I didn't do the notebook had no problem joined the homegroup.

  I don't know why I have the same problem on the second desktop computer. Maybe it's runnning a later version of ZoneAlarm to allow IPv6 - I haven't checked.

  In any case, I spent hours looking for this solution, so I hope that the description above helps someone else that has a parameter of the problem until a homegroup because of what seems ZoneAlarm made IPv6 settings in the registry.

• Unable to connect to a network printer, but can see and discover

  I'd appreciate any help with this: I have exhausted my Google searches for most of the day, and Microsoft support articles are of course a great help.

  The problem: I have a printer installation on one of the XP Home computers in our home network (all the XP Home computers). I am trying to connect to this printer from another computer, but I'm unable to add through the "Add printer" Wizard While I can see the printer in the list of printers on a network (including two other printers on other machines that work), when I try to connect to this particular printer in question, I am struck with a challenge to connect with what seems to be the guest account on the computer. There is no password for this account so I leave the password blank, and I then told me that I do not have sufficient permissions. I don't know what to do.

  A few pieces of my Google-ing info that may be useful:

  (1) I made sure that the guest account is enabled and even perform the active command of the net user on the computer in question.
  (2) I use Windows Firewall and I said to turn on the printer and file sharing and have exceptions for such.
  (3) I use Microsoft Security Essentials.

  (4) given that it is XP Home of course I can't access everything related to security or other policy.

  In addition, whenever I try to access this computer on the Working Group, it says I have "insufficient permissions". I don't know what it means that I've never been specified no restrictions when I ran the Network Setup Wizard.

  Windows networking works better if you have matching user accounts password on each machine rather than try to rely on the guest account (which is a security hole).

  See the following tips from the old MS MVP Malke.  He's old, but it's always good.  Not everything can be applied to your situation; Take the parts that do.

  The best and simplest is to buy a wireless router. This way you get Internet connectivity both machines and the added benefit of security more between you and the Internet. Then you configure your network wireless safely, and then you configure file/printer sharing. Here is information on the implementation of a router and also in networking. It seems long, but don't be intimidated. Setting up a router and the LAN of sharing between two computers takes about 15 minutes.

  The router configuration

  Setting up a router is simple enough. Normally, you run the CD that came with the router and follow the instructions. If you're running Vista, maybe the CD that came with the router does not work; I do not know this. But you can set up the router without the CD. Note that if you have Internet cable for the connection you have just set up the router to DHCP (or there may even be a choice of cable to choose). If you have DSL Internet, you select TRP usually and enter the username and password you selected when you initially set the DSL connection. So:

  1. turn off the power to your cable modem.

  2. attach a cable (usually supplied with the router) course Ethernet cat5e Internet/WAN port of the router to the Ethernet port on the cable modem.

  3. connect the ethernet cable cat5e from the network card in your computer to one of the ports on the router. If you do not have an ethernet cable (because you were using USB), you will need to go to the store and buy a.

  4. turn on the cable modem. After that all the lights are on, turn on the router.

  To configure the router:

   

  Have a computer connected to the router with an ethernet cable. Examples given are for a Linksys router. See the manual of your router or the router mftr's Web site. for the parameters by default if you don't have a Linksys. Open a browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox and in the address bar type:

  http://192.168.1.1 [Enter] (it is default IP address of the router, which varies from router to router then check your manual)

  This will bring you to the login screen of the router. The default username is blank and the Linksys default password is "admin" without the quotes. Enter this information. You are now in the configuration of the router utility. Your configuration utility may be slightly different from mine.

  Click the Administration link at the top of the page. Enter your new password. MAKE A NOTE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU WILL NOT LOSE. Re-enter the password to confirm it, and then click Save settings at the bottom of the page. The router will reboot and show you the box of connection again. Do not fill in the user name and put it in your new password to enter the configuration utility.

  Now, click on the link wireless at the top of the page. Change the network name (SSID) wireless by default to something, you'll recognize. I suggest that my clients not use their surname as the SSID. For example, you might want to name your network wireless network "CastleAnthrax" or similar.

  Click on save settings and when you get the prompt that your changes were successful, click the wireless security link which is just beside the Basic Wireless Settings link (where you changed your SSID). If you have a newish computer, you will be able to affect security WPA2-Personal Mode. Do this and enter a password. The password is what you enter on all computers that are allowed to connect to the wireless network. MAKE A NOTE SOMEWHERE THAT YOU WILL NOT LOSE.

  At this point, your router is set up and if the computer that you use to configure the router will normally connect wireless, disconnect the Ethernet cable and wireless of the computer should see your new network. Enter the password you created to join the network and start surfing.

  *****

  B. file/printer sharing of

  Excellent, comprehensive, but easy to understand article on sharing files/printer under Vista. Contains information about sharing printers and files, and the folders:

  http://TechNet.Microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  For XP, start by running the Network Setup Wizard the on all machines (see warning in section A below).

  Problems sharing files between computers on a network are usually caused by 1) a misconfigured firewall or a firewall neglected (including a dynamic firewall in a virtual private network); or (2) inadvertently run two firewalls such as the firewall of Windows and a third-party firewall. and/or (3) do not have accounts to the same users and passwords on all computers in the workgroup. (4) tries to create actions where the operating system does not.

  A. configure the firewall on all machines to allow traffic to local area network (LAN) as being approved. With the Windows Firewall, it means which allows file sharing / print on the Exceptions tab normally run the XP Network Setup Wizard will take care of this for these machines. The only "witch hunt", it will turn on the XPSP2 Windows Firewall. If you are not running a third-party firewall or you have an antivirus with "Internet Worm Protection" (like Norton 2006/07) which acts as a firewall, you're fine.  With a third-party firewall, I usually set up the allocation of LAN with an IP address range. E.g. would be 192.168.1.0 - 192.168.1.254. Obviously you would substitute your correct subnet. Do not run more than one firewall. DON'T STOP FIREWALLS; CONFIGURE THEM CORRECTLY.

  (B) to facilitate the Organization, put all computers in the same workgroup. This is done from the System applet in Control Panel, the computer name tab.

  C. create the counterpart of the user accounts and passwords on all machines. You do not need to be logged into the same account on all machines and assigned to each user account passwords can be different; accounts/passwords just need to exist and to match on all machines. DO NOT NEGLECT TO CREATE PASSWORDS, EVEN IF ONLY OF SIMPLE. If you want a machine to boot directly to the desktop (a particular user account) for convenience, you can do this. The instructions on this link work for XP and Vista:

  Set up Windows to automatically connect (MVP Ramesh) - http://windowsxp.mvps.org/Autologon.htm

  D. Si one or more of the computers is XP Pro or Media Center, turn off Simple file sharing (Folder Options > view tab).

  E. create share as you wish. XP Home does not share the users directory or the Program Files, but you can share folders inside those directories. A better choice is to simply use the Shared Documents folder. See the first link above for more information on Vista sharing.

  F. you have the job of file sharing (and tested by exchanging a file between machines), if you want to share a printer connected locally to one of your computers, share of this machine. Then go to the printer mftr Web site. and download the latest drivers for the correct system. Install them on the target machines. The printer must be collected during the installation procedure. If this isn't the case, install the drivers and then use the Add Printer Wizard. In some cases, printers must be installed as local printers, but it is outside this response.

• "Unable to connect to the computer printer" message appears during installation of laserjet p1102w.

  During the installation of the wireless software for Laserjet P1102W on computer with XP Professional (pk2), the message ' printer was able to connect to the wireless network.  However, this computer is unable to connect to the printer. "I checked the printer and the computer both connected to the same network named with even WEP key, opening, credentials etc.  I have a linksys connected to the computer and the modem cable. When I connect using the USB connect wire to the computer directly, I can print.   Two software, wired and wireless, have been loaded.  My HP inkjet printer is wired to the linksys and works for multiple computers to the wireless network. Do I need to have another printer? I thought that I could still have a truly printer wireless!  I'm a novice at this.  Thanks for any help you can give.

  I called HP support.  The technology was very knowledgeable and accommodating.  HP Smart Install program (in the printer and on CD) that came in the box was an old version.  I had to reset the printer back to factory default and to download the new firmware on the HP.com website.

  The oldest had an incorrect address router (network). You can see the address of the router (IP) when you perform the self-test (hold down the button "on") under the information network.  IPv4 address must be the same as your router.  Now my printer and computer are looking at the same network.

  Works great!  Love this LaserJet.  Faster than my last HP LaserJet 4 L.

• "unable to connect" iMac to the printer, but other devices peuvent

  I have a HP Officejet which was working fine, then all of a sudden not. When I try to print, I get an error "unable to connect to the printer, will try again in 30 seconds." I deleted the printer several times and added in my preferences, so my iMac can see the printer, but when it comes to print to it, is not going to see it.

  In addition, I have no problem, print on it to my MacBook Pro, nor fact my wife on her MacBook.

  If I type the IP address in a browser on any other device including my iPhone, I can reach HP diagnostics and configuration screen, but my iMac just times out.

  Things I've tried: resetting the printer preferences. Deleting all HP prefs in the library. Updated with the latest version of the software of HP for Snow Leopard. Adding the printer using the IP address. Installed the latest driver from HP, Apple.

  This is a clean installation of 10.6.5 (same OS other Macs are running. This started happening a few days ago and prompted me to do a clean install, as I had other questions. I thought the clean install might clarify the issue, but the problem persists.

  Where did you got your HP software?  Has it labeled as being compatible with 10.6?

  Restart your Mac and your router.

• MFP M277: Unable to connect to update HP printer MFP M277 with service

  I had problems with the our computers and devices Apple, power connect wireless to our printer MFP M277. They worked very well before, but all of a sudden, there was no link.  I rebooted the printer and then was able to resume printing of our devices.  This has happened several times in recent months, and every time I restart the printer, the connection is resumed. The printer shows that it is always connected to the network before restarting, but no printing is available.  I tried to connect to the service of HP update via the touch screen, but repeat me connectivity is not available!  The printer is able to print wireless, but it is impossible to connect to HP for the firmware updates?  Suggestions, please?

  Thank you

  Duane

  Hi @djduane,

  Here are some links to videos that illustrate the different ways to download the update of the firmware. Please, try it both ways and let me know if you were able to complete the update.

  Using a USB to update the Firmware on HP LaserJet Enterprise printers

  LaserJet Firmware update using the integrated Web server

  If this help will testify of my answer by pressing the 'thumbs up' below, or click on the button "Accept as Solution" if I helped you reach a solution.

• Unable to connect my Fuji Xerox printer on the host network

  I have problems to connect my printer Fuji Xerox DocuPrint CM205fw to the home network.  I paid for an 'expert' to visit and to solve the problem of twice and I am now back to square 1.  I can't print from 3 laptops and an iPad2 from the home network and do not know how to solve this problem.  I am not computer savvy and I desperately need help.

  Hello

   
  1. what exactly happens when you try to connect the printer to the network home?
  2. how you try to connect to the printer?
  3. What are the versions of the operating systems on the three laptops?
   
   
  Follow the steps mentioned below and check.
  Method 1: Problems printing and printing errors
  Automatically diagnose and repair when you cannot print or for problems setting up a printer, connecting to a network printer and related errors.
  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/
  Method 2: Try the steps from the following link to add the network printer.
  Install a printer on a home network
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer-on-a-home-network
  Add a device or computer to a network
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/add-a-device-or-computer-to-a-network
  Additional information:
  Install a printer
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer
  Troubleshoot network printer (Applies to Windows 7)
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-Vista/troubleshoot-network-printer-problems
  Install a printer on a home network
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/install-a-printer-on-a-home-network
   
   
   

• Unable to connect to the homegroup

  I created a group residential today first time on pc Windows 8.

  But when I am trying to reach other PCs, the residential band just does not appear.

  The pc, I train to connect from is Windows 10 and 8. So please tell me what error.

  I made sure they are on the same network and have the same date and time (default option is selected), troubleshooting cannot identify the problem and asks him to run the troubleshooter on the pc where it is created, and this store too cannot identify the problem.

  Also, I have made various services like residential groups, peertopeer named start etc, which does not help too.

  The error is simply that there's no homegroup on my network.

  Please help a soon, thank you!

  Hello.

  To answer your concerns about connection to the homegroup, see Kevin D Souza post on Impossible to join the homegroup.

  Let us know how it goes.

• Unable to connect wireless to c4700 printer to laptop

  I have a printer hp c4700 I used to print via bluetooth to my laptop to. Recently even after troubleshooting I am unable to print to the printer. I even tried to connect to the printer via the usb port. I need some suggestions on measures to solve this problem.

  The basic idea is to read the User Guide and installation instructions.

  Assuming you have done this, you should at least in part, explain what you have tried, what happened and provide the full text of any error message you received.

  In your explanation, please include any additional material that is at issue, such as a wireless router or a wireless adapter that can be connected to your computer.   As the All - in-One Printer HP Photosmart C4700 seems not supported Bluetooth integrated, you must include a description of any devices you used when "allows you to print to this [printer] via bluetooth.  (If you have another printer, please indicate the full model designation).

• I'm unable to connect a Canon wireless printer to my Time Capsule / Airport utility

  Looking for advice on how to connect to a Canon wireless printer to my wireless (Time Capsule).  Airport utility does not see an option to add a WiFi printer.

  If you are referring to the method of adding a printer WPS...

  Open AirPort Utility

  Click on the image of the time Capsule

  Click the Edit button in the window that appears

  Click on the menu of The Base Station ... up where you see the icon Apple, file, window, help and other menus at the top of the computer screen top

  Click Add a WPS printer

  

  There are two methods available... . First of all try (which is identical to a button press the Time Capsule) and PIN, using a code. Choosing the right method according to the instructions provided in the installation Guide for your printer.

• Unable to connect to my wireless printer after changing my internet router

  I recently had an upgrade of the router and the printer now appears offline. The new router has a different password but I don't know how to change the settings of the printer so that the printer to access the new network.

  Please notify

  Hello

  Please follow the steps below.

  (1) reset default networks by selecting settings > wireless Menu > restore defaults

  (2) turning on wireless on the Printer Setup Menu > Wirless Menu > Wireless > on

  (3) If Windows click Start > HP > printer name > Setup printer > new window opens, select Connect a new printer and follow the instructions on the screen

• 4500 e printer all-in-one: unable to connect like 4500 e printer all in one for acer chhromebook

  printing interrupted by external service error.  Read in a forum on the abolition of the printers of cloud and then re

  connection to resolve the error.  Deleted printer and now it will not be displayed in devices to re connect.

  I already tried the usual way of connection of the printer for the chromebook and nothing happens.

  Hello and welcome to the HP support community!

  You have downloaded and installed the application named "HP Print' from the Chrome Web store?

  It works fine if your printer is connected wireless.  I use it with my HP ChromeBook at home all the time.

  Please see the document which contains the instructions for use of HP on a Chromebook print.

  http://support.HP.com/us-en/document/c04683559

  WyreNut

• Laptop unable to connect to a network printer with WRT54GL Wireless

  Recently, I replaced an old router with a WRT54GL. Initially, I had the installation of the network without security and my PC and laptop had no problem connecting to the printer (Samsung CLP-600N). After that I enabled the security, the laptop can not send jobs to the printer. The discovery software that comes with the printer can find it; It can not all just print to it. My PC (wired LAN) allows to print, but not the laptop wireless.

  As you already know the IP address of the printer, then you need to manually add the printer on your computer port. What is the operating system installed on your computer?

  You can follow this link to add ports on your computer, its for windows 7.

  If its windows Vista, you can follow this link.

• Unable to connect to the network printer. Impossible operation completed (error 0 x 00000100).

  This is the error "Windows cannot connect to the printer. Impossible operation completed (error 0 x 00000100).

  He was connected last night before I installed a new office and had to unplugging the computer at home. The two systems are Windows Vista and the printer is HP Photosmart 5540 uses the 5500 drivers. I used this for the past year, and I can see it in windows Explorer. It just does not connect!

  Hello

  Try to set up the printer with a static IP address and adjust the setting on each computer for you new static IP of the printer.

  If you are not familiar with this look of process for it in the printer manual.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET