Cannot install printer driver

Discussion in 'Software' started by bairradino, Oct 24, 2007.

  1. bairradino

    bairradino Private E-2

    After using CCleaner (coincidence?) I'm not able to install any printer.
    When I try it I get a final error "Failed to install xxx PrinterDriver".

    Any ideas how to solve this?
     
  2. lbmest

    lbmest MajorGeek

    This is probably too simple, but did you use the backup feature when you used CCleaner?
    Restore the last changes and see what happens.
    If that doesn't work repost with some more info - OS, system.
    Someone else should be able to help you out.
    Hope this helps.
     
  3. bairradino

    bairradino Private E-2

    Thanks.

    Restore didn't solve the problem.
    OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP2.
     
  4. wildwolf220

    wildwolf220 Oracle of Doom

    you could try going to the website for your make of printer and see if you can download the drivers from there. just an idea to see if that works.
     
  5. plodr

    plodr MajorGeek Super Extraordinaire Moderator Staff Member

    Look in Control Panel/Admin Tools/Services and see if Print Spooler is set to start automatically.
    Also be sure that you are in an administrator account when you try an install any printer.
     
  6. bairradino

    bairradino Private E-2

    Thanks to all.

    Some files were delected, for shure.
    Re-installed Win XP (repair option) and the problem was gone.
     

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