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• 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 a network printer, error 0x0000000e

  I have 10 NEW computers, dell 6 and 4 Lenovo, all currently running Windows 7 Pro SP1. None of them can connect to printers network that are put in place and a lot of work for everyone in the building. I have all the drivers loaded on the print server (also Windows 7 Pro SP1) and network printers have all the correct permissions and sharing settings.  MS difficulty it will not fix anything because there is NO PRINTER INSTALLED! When I try to connect to the printer's takes 20 min to tell me that 'impossible to connect to the printer' with the error "0x0000000e". I tried to go to the IP address and the settings of the printer are there and accessible, but it will not connect to the printer. My print spooler is running...  I took the property records C:\Windows\system32\spool and all folders/files inside. Also, I copied the mscms.dll file in the C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64\3 directory.  These computers are NEW! Printers are a mixture of HP, Epson, and Kyocera printers, the problem is with the 10 new computers not my network or printers. I have 140 (55 of their Windows 7 Pro SP1) computers that do not have this problem. I have the drivers FRO my printers... But these are NETWORK printers... If I install the drivers for these printers, the new client tries to become the print server and then causes WORLD EVERYTHING to lose the ability to connect to this printer.

  Why is there no solution to this problem? I tried ALL of the solutions you have on this issue and none of them works.  Windows 7 Pro seems to be incomplete or defective. If there is not a solution to this problem, so I need to know where at Microsoft to send the Bill for my time to solve YOUR problem. This problem is costing me time and money! My company should not pay to solve your problems with your software!

  * Dell and Lenovo tech support both told me that it is a matter of MICROSOFT and advised me to contact Microsoft. When I did, the first tech told me that he had no idea how to fix this and gave me a higher number of support on the tech of lever. The second Microsoft technology wanted to pay me $400 able to talk to me on this subject...

  Hello Kevin,

  Thanks for posting your question on the forum of the Microsoft community.

  The question will be better suited to the audience of professionals on the TechNet forums.

  I would recommend posting your query in the TechNet Forums.
   
  TechNet Forum
  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/home?category=w7itpro

  Thank you

• 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

• Unable to connect to a network printer with Win7 x 64 machine

  I have a printer that is shared on a Server 2003 server is installed. I can find the printer when I add a printer, but at the end of the installation it says "Windows cannot connect to the printer. I am trying to install this printer on a Win 7 Pro x 64.

  I installed this printer on a Windows 7 Pro 32 x machine.
  I have the same printer brand a "HP Laserjet P2050 Series PCL6' installed on my W7x64 machine but from another server (Server 2003 yet).
  If the driver is already installed on W7x64.
  Also, I was able to install it using the IP address, but our software companies used the \\Server\printer convention for their print programs. so, it should be installed like this to work with our enterprise systems.
  It's very frustrating.

  Hello

  The problem you are having is more complex than what is generally answered in the Microsoft Answers forums. It is better suited for the TechNet.

  Please post your question in the Technet Forum.

  You can follow this link to ask your question:

  http://social.technet.Microsoft.com/forums/en-us/winservergen/threads

  For any other corresponding Windows help, do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help you.

• 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
   
   
   

• I want to connect to a network printer hp cp1518ni with different versions of windows (win7 & winxp)

  I want to connect to a network printer hp cp1518ni with different versions of windows (win7 & winxp). My pc with win 7 work ok, but the pc with win xp not 'see' the printer on the network. What is the additional driver should I install?

  Thank you

  Hi @OHIMATAS,

  I see by your post that you are unable to network that is connected the printer to the Windows XP computer, but Windows 7 computer. I can help you with this.

  Make sure that the Windows XP computer is connected to the correct network name, not a guest or the other network.

  Print a configuration page to get the IP address of the printer.

  Print a Configuration Page.

  Try and access the printer on the Windows XP Embedded Web server.

  Type the IP address in the address bar of your web browser. (Internet Explorer)

  It loads the page Web has?

  If you are unable to access SAP of the printer, check the IP address on the computer to see if the first 3 sets of numbers match the printer IP. They must match to be on the same network.

  Go to start, type executer run in the start search box, type cmd, and then type ipconfig.
  Check the IPV4 address.
  Now, check the IPV4 address for the printer.
  Do the first 3 sets of numbers match?

  Try and ping the printer.

  In the same window, type ping printers (space between ping and IP address) IP address
  What are the results?

  Run the Wizard add printer in printers and faxes, if you were able to access EWS of the printer.

  Please provide detailed results if you're still having problems.

  Good day!
  Thank you.

• Unable to connect to the network "\\localmachine\sharedname" share

  I use VMware vCenter Converter Standalone client, v5.0.0 build-470252, running on a 64-bit Windows 7 computer, try to import a Windows 2008 computer virtual (hosted by VMWare infrastructure) on my local machine.

  At the start of the converter, I have "connecting to a local server.

  Specification of the source system is OK, even if I don't know the certificate error.  The conversion wizard installs his agent and it connects OK.

  To the Destination System, I said:

  
  Type of destination: VMware Workstation or other virtual machines to VMware
  Product VMware: VMware Workstation 8.0.x
  Information on the virtual machine:
  Name: same as the source system, such as detected by the converter
  Location for the virtual machine: \\localmachine\sharedfoldername
  Username and password: my Windows 7 credentials, with full control over \\localmachine\sharedfoldername, the action and the underlying folder.

  "When the converter checks the destination settings, it is reported: unable to connect to the network"\\localmachine\sharedfoldername"share

  So far the measures of investigation:
  -Connection to the share through Windows Explorer works fine; It is possible to write to the share

  -J' tried specifying the share as '\\localhost\sharedfoldername', but get "the share specified network 'localhost\sharedfoldername' does not exist."  It was a bit of a long shot, I guess, but the form does not work in Windows Explorer.

  -Have you tried with the file and print sharing both power - on and off seemed worth a try after looking at other posts on this forum

  The help says 'If you are connected to a local Converter Standalone Server, providing a network path or a local path to the destination directory'.  I tried the local path "C:\Virtual Machines\sharedfoldername", but got the message "error: specified as a (local) drive Destination.»  "Please specify a UNC path such as: \\machine\sharename.

  Aid also States "You have not to provide user credentials if the location is on the local storage of the machine where Converter Standalone server running."  However, the next button is always disabled until credentials are provided.

  Can anyone help please?

  You must be able to access the \\localmachine\sharedname of the * SOURCE * machine. The job of conversions P2V of Windows is to install an agent on the source, then the agent connects to the target (this is why it must be on a network share) and transfers the data. You can browse \\localmachine\sharedname of the source (but not where the converter is installed)?

• Unable to connect to wireless networking

  My Toshiba laptop has been pre-installed with Windows 7 Home premium 64 - bit OS and it worked quite well with the BB wireless. However, the wireless internet was on and turned off in recent weeks, while other mobile devices, such as iphone, ipad, or laptop, in my household had no such problem. The wireless signal was so strong, but the error message always says "unable to connect to wireless networking. It seemed that there was something wrong with the wireless adapter.

  I got a new adapter properly installed TP-Link wireless. Fortunately, it worked; but unfortunately, it worked for less than 24 hours. It was really frustrating that I, like student full time, depended so much on the wireless network card.

  Help, please! Harry

  Hello

  You can enlighten us with:

  -What model do you use (eg..) L300-123)
  -What version of BIOS is installed?
  -WLAN driver do you use?

  All these questions are answered in PC Diagnostics are under Toshiba app folder in the start menu.

  BR

  Tom

• No network adapter driver is available after reinstalling Windows Vista installation disk... Unable to connect to the network

  No network adapter driver is available after reinstalling Windows Vista installation disk... Unable to connect to the network

  Hello

  Know what type of network card you have and download the drivers of its supplier.

  It doesn't matter what it is always a good idea before re-install/upgrade to log on to the computer support page, download independent drivers from there and put them on a flash drive.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• Unable to connect to a network or to the Internet on my Dell XPS1530.

  Unable to connect to a network or to the Internet on my Dell XPS1530. When I try to diagnose problem, I get a message that reads "Network Diagnostics cannot run because the Diagnostics Policy Service is not running." Having exhausted the patience all the phone with my IP and Dell, which tells me that it is a problem of Microsoft software. I have two other computers and a PS3, and I am able to connect to the Internet through one any of them. The XPS works under Vista with SP2. Can someone help, please? Thank you.

  Go to start / Control Panel / Administrative Tools / Services and go to diagnostic policy Service and set it to automatic and start it.  If it does not start, check the dependencies and make sure they're too automatic and rnning.  Then see if you can run Network Diagnostics.

  You can get in trouble with your device drivers.  Go to Device Manager by going to start / find and type Device Manager and enter and then double-click on the program icon that appears.  Check each device to a red x, yellow! or white?  These identify devices with problems probably (drivers, but also of conflict or something else).  Click on each for more details and troubleshooting tips.  If you need to get drivers (and you should get those developed to date for the network card and regardless of the device you use to connect (such as a router wireless or such) and all you have time to do - they can help way beyond simply solve this problem), let the computer dealer or the manufacturer of the device (NOT of Microsoft Updates).  In fact, you must disable automatic updates in Windows Update driver as follows:http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-disable-automatic-driver-installation-in-windows-vista/. Follow these steps to get the drivers: http://pcsupport.about.com/od/driverssupport/ht/driverdlmfgr.htm.  Once you have the drivers, you can install them via the Manager device as follows:http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/193584-device-manager-install-driver.html.

  When I'm in a lke your situation, I usually start from scratch.  Create a new network connection by ensuring that all settings are correct.  Check all the cables (if there is).  You have already reinstalled the drivers - make sure that no firmware or software is also necessary.  Configure the network sharing settings and make sure that you are ready to discover the network and such.  Check other computers to see their settings to make sure you get yours right and essentially the same thing (the same exatly so is another Vista machine connected in the same way).  Go to start / Control Panel / Internet settings and make sure that it's too fixed properly.  To connect, then try again. If this is not the case, remove some time to cool down and then start again with another new connection.  It's almost certainly a parameter that is not correcct (something no doubt very simple).

  I hope this helps.

  Good luck!

  Lorien - MCSA/MCSE/network + / has + - if this post solves your problem, please click the 'Mark as answer' or 'Useful' button at the top of this message. Marking a post as answer, or relatively useful, you help others find the answer more quickly.

• on startup, I get the message, unable to connect to all network drives

  at startup I get message (unable to connect to all network drives) I use windows 7, intel i3, 64-bit and ie9.

  Hello

  Were there any changes (hardware or software) to the computer before the show?

  Method 1: Perform the steps from the link below and see if it helps.

  Programs may be unable to access some network locations after you turn on user account control in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

  Important:  This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems can occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you proceed with caution. 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, click on the number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  322756 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/)

  Method 2: Click on the link below and see if it solves the problem.

  http://answers.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/Forum/Windows_7-Networking/cannot-reconnect-all-network-drives/5c5a4492-1634-4479-91f9-b4d2763b31d2

  Hope this information helps.

• Unable to connect to the network because the parameters of the computer do not match the requirements of the network.

  The main computer in my house is connected to the web via a modem to our ISP (Cox).  We use a Cisco's Linksys wireless router.  We have configured a new laptop to connect through the router yesterday.  Now my laptop, which had been the connection very well, can't access the network.  When I go in the "network and sharing Center" and pull up nearby wireless networks, our network shows is even more bars, just a red X.  Reads the error message "unable to connect to this network because the settings of that computer to match the parameters required network.»

  I don't know what has changed on our network, but I was unable to understand what these "required parameters" are, so I was unable to change the settings of my laptop to match the requirements.  Pls help.

  Hi Sharpdale,

  Step 1

  I first suggest you to perform network troubleshooting in Windows 7 and check if it finds problems, and if he is able to fix it.

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/using-the-network-troubleshooter-in-Windows-7

  Step 2

  Use Windows to configure wireless settings and check if it helps to solve the problem.

  a. click on Start menu and select run

  b. type ncpa.cpl, and then click OK to open the menu of the network connections.

  c. Select your Wi - Fi connection service and choose the option change settings of this connection.

  d. go to the wireless tab and select (tick) labeled use Windows to configure my wireless network

  I hope this helps. Let us know the results.

  Thank you and best regards,

   

  Srinivas R

  Microsoft technical support.

  Visit our Microsoft answers feedback Forum and let us know what you think.

• Unable to connect to a network error - change wifi profile native default

  Unable to connect to my network. When I try to see my network it says wifi native default profile

  
  Original title: change the profile default native wifi

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft Community Forums!

  From the problem description, I understand that you can not connect to the wireless network.

  For a complete list of the steps to try, see the tutorial wired and wireless on this page.

  Windows wireless and wired network connection problems

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/is-is/Windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=Windows-Vista&V1H=win8tab1&V2H=win7tab1&V3H=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

  It will be useful.

  Let us know if you encounter problems under windows in the future. We will be happy to help you.