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Windows Cannot Connect To The Printer. Access is Denied. Windows Vista
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In Windows Vista, you may get an “Access is denied” message when trying to connect to a network printer. In this guide, you’ll learn a workaround to help resolve this issue.
Fixing the “Access is denied” Error
I tried adding the network printer as a local printer and it worked, so here is my solution.
- Press Start and click Control Panel
- Click on Printer, which is under the Hardware and Sound category
- Click on Add a printer from the top menu
- Select Add a Local Printer
- Select Create a New Port and the type as Local Port. Click Next.
- In the Port Name box, type the network path of the printer (i.e. computerprintername). Press Next.
- Find your printer or locate the drivers via Windows Update or the printer’s CD. Click Next. Click Finish.
- The printer will now install
The printer will now work for you. Check by printing a test page.
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1 Response to Windows Cannot Connect To The Printer. Access is Denied. Windows Vista
John Reese
I fixed this problem by setting up home server using spare computer and load with MS Home Server. Now I can share my printers with any OS including Unix and Mac. Plus home server will backup your files to the server during the night. Down side is cost of OS, I found a copy on Ebay with shipping under $80.00. I received unopen package.
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