Sometimes while trying to add a network shared printer you may get the error message “Windows cannot connect to the printer, Operation failed with error 0x0000007e. This error mostly occurs because, after the printer is installed, Windows 10 or Windows 7 incorrectly looks for the Mscms.dll file in a subfolder different than the windowssystem32 subfolder. Also sometimes corrupted print spooler or improper printer Driver installation result cannot connect to printer operation failed with error 0x00000c1. If you are also struggling form this error, unable to connect to network printer here some solutions to apply.
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Post Contents :-
- 1 Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer
- 2 Create a New Local Port
- 2.1 Delete Incompatible Printer Drivers
Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer
Before applying anything, sometimes power cycling your printer can resolve the issue. Turn off your printer and unplug it, wait 30 seconds, plug your printer back in, and then turn the printer back on.
Restart Print spooler service
- Press Windows + R, type services.msc and ok to open service console,
- Scroll down and look for print spooler service,
- Right click on print spooler and select restart
- If the service not started, Right click on print spooler select properties,
- Change the startup type automatic and start the service next to service status.
- Click ok and apply to save changes.
- Now try to connect to the network printer.
Copy mscms.dll manually
Manually copy the mscms.dll file to driver installation folder is the best working solution to fix this issue. As we discussed the main Reason For this Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer Error Mscms.dll file. This mscms.dll is a color module which may be failing to reach its destination folder. You Can copy this mscms.dll file manually to fix this issue.
- Navigate to the following folder: C:Windowssystem32
- Look for mscms.dll in the above directory and right-click then select copy.
If you have a 32 bit Windows installed, navigate to the following folder and paste the previously copied mscms.dll file in it:
C:windowssystem32spooldriversw32x863
And, If you have a 64 bit Windows installed, navigate to the following folder and paste the previously copied file in it:
C:windowssystem32spooldriversx643
Reboot your windows computer to save changes and again try to connect to the remote printer again. If it doesn’t connect, re-add the printer and test.
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Create a New Local Port
- Open control panel,
- Search for and select Devices and Printers
- Click Add a printer from the top menu.
- Windows will scan for available shared printers on the local network.
- If you don’t see your printer listed click the link which says “The printer that I want isn’t listed.“
- Here From the next screen select “Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings” and click Next.
Select Create a new port
Then from type of port drop-down select Standrd TCP / IP Port and click Next.
Here Type the printer’s address in Printers port name field in the following format:
IP address or the Computer NamePrinters Name
For example 192.168.1.50HP LaserJet Pro M1136
Note: Type the IP address or computer name where the shared printer physically installed. For the network, printer type the IP address of the printer.
If you don’t know the IP Address of the computer where the printer is physically connected to and shared from,
- Press Windows + R, type cmd and ok
- Now type ipconfig and press enter key.
- Look for IPv4 Address for the computer’s IP in the black window.
- Now click OK and then click Next.
- Select your printer model from the directory to install its drivers, Click Next.
- If you have a disk, insert the disk, click “Have Disk” and browse to the driver’s location in the disk.
- Click OK. Type in a name for your new printer.
- Click Next. Print a test page to check its connection. And click Finish.
Delete Incompatible Printer Drivers
Some Times The problem can be caused due to incompatible printer drivers. Also, the installation of previous printer can prevent the printer spooler from adding new printers. So you can try to remove these outdated drivers and re-install them again.
- Press Windows + R, type printmanagement.msc and hit Enter key.
- This will open print management, here From the left pane, click All Drivers.
- Now in the right window pane, right-click on the printer driver and click Delete.
- If you see more than one printer driver names, repeat the above steps.
- Then Restart windows and Again try to add the printer and install its drivers.
Tweak Windows Registry
- First of all, stop the print spooler service from services console,
- Now Press Windows + R, type regedit and ok to open registry editor,
- Backup registry database, and Navigate to the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMControlSet001ControlPrintPrinters*YOUR PRINTER’S NAME*CopyFiles
Delete the “ICM” folder which is under the “CopyFiles” folder. Then close registry editor and restart windows to take effect the changes you have made. Now again try connecting to the printer see problem fixed this time.
Registry Tweak
If first option failed to fix then here another registry Tweak, First open windows services and stop the print spooler service. Then navigate to fallowing key.
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindows NTCurrentVersionPrintProvidersClient Side Rendering Print Provider
Here right-click on Client Side Rendering Print Provider and select Delete. again start Printer Spooler service and reboot your PC to save changes.
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Resolve Windows 10 upgrade errors : Technical information for IT Pros
Upgrade Error Codes
'A result code of 0xC1900101 is generic and indicates that a rollback occurred. In most cases, the cause is a driver compatibility issue.'
2.2 Win32 Error Codes
Looking up the last 4 digits of 0x80070005 & 0x80240034, the first looks like a permissions issue. I can't guess what the second means. I don't think I would do what it says...
0x00000005 ERROR_ACCESS_DENIED | Access is denied. |
0x00000034 ERROR_DUP_NAME | You were not connected because a duplicate name exists on the network. Go to System in Control Panel to change the computer name, and then try again. |
My suggestion is...
(1) Block 'Feature update to Windows 10, version 1803' with WUShowHide...
How to temporarily prevent a Windows Update from reinstalling in Windows 10
You've got to catch it trying to come in again.
(2) Make a Windows system image, at 'START, Settings, Update & Security, Backup, Go to Backup & Restore (Win 7)', in case things get worse. Make the Repair Disc to restore it with, or ask Cortana for 'Recovery Drive' to make it on USB. Also, see...
Restore a System Image Backup in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Note: That's a 3rd-party site. The literature looks good. I know nothing of the links or downloads there.
(3) Try the quick fixes here...
Quick Fixes
But be aware the ChkDsk 'quick fix' can run for many hours. Maybe just do the Windows version in the Properties of C: at the Tools tab. That ran 8/so minutes for me...
(4) If they exist: Use Disk Cleanup (ask Cortana) to delete $Windows.~BT, $Windows.~WS & Windows.old. Those will be in the categories 'Windows update cleanup' & 'Previous Windows installation(s)', after clicking 'Clean up system files'. A successful upgrade creates them, but normally Windows will delete them after as little as 10 days. The first two accomplish the upgrade. Windows.old is actually the previous OS.
(5) Try again to upgrade to 1803, but from Installation media...
Download Windows 10 - Currently, this is v.1803
Make a Win 10 Installation USB drive or burn an .iso to DVD. As the article says, match it to the Edition (Home, Pro, etc.), Language, & Architecture (64-bit/x64 or 32-bit/x86) of the computer on which it will be installed.
Instructions are at the site how to use those to do an upgrade. Basically, you boot to Windows, plug in the media, open it in File Explorer, & click Setup.exe. It will run a bit over an hour. Here are the screens you might see...
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Version 1803 Spring Creators Update Using ISO File from Versions 1709, 1703, 1607, 1511 or 1507
Good luck, & keep us informed.
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Edit 10/3/16: I can't post to thread today - but can edit an old post.
1809 has arrived, & installed well for me through Windows Update. But try it this way...
(1) Block 'Feature update to Windows 10, version 1809' with WUShowHide...
How to temporarily prevent a Windows Update from reinstalling in Windows 10
You've got to catch it trying to come in. But skip this step, if it isn't there.
(2) Make a Windows system image, at 'START, Settings, Update & Security, Backup, Go to Backup & Restore (Win 7)', in case things get bad. Make the Repair Disc to restore it with, or ask Cortana for 'Recovery Drive' to make it on USB. Also, see...
Restore a System Image Backup in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10
Note: That's a 3rd-party site. The literature looks good. I know nothing of the links or downloads there.
(3) Try the quick fixes here...
Quick Fixes
But be aware the ChkDsk 'quick fix' can run for many hours. Maybe just do the Windows version in the Properties of C: at the Tools tab. That ran 8/so minutes for me...
(4) If they exist: Use Disk Cleanup (ask Cortana) to delete $Windows.~BT, $Windows.~WS & Windows.old. Those will be in the categories 'Windows update cleanup' & 'Previous Windows installation(s)', after clicking 'Clean up system files'. A successful upgrade creates them, but normally Windows will delete them after as little as 10 days. The first two accomplish the upgrade. Windows.old is actually the previous OS.
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(5) Try this way to upgrade to 1809, from Installation media...
Download Windows 10 - Currently, this is v.1809
Make a Win 10 Installation USB drive or burn an .iso to DVD. As the article says, match it to the Edition (Home, Pro, etc.), Language, & Architecture (64-bit/x64 or 32-bit/x86) of the computer on which it will be installed.
Instructions are at the site how to use those to do an upgrade. Basically, you boot to Windows, plug in the media, open it in File Explorer, & click Setup.exe. It will run a bit over an hour. Here are the screens you might see...
How to Do a Repair Install of Windows 10 with an In-place Upgrade
How to Upgrade to Windows 10 Version 1803 Spring Creators Update Using ISO File from Versions 1709, 1703, 1607, 1511 or 1507
Good luck, & keep us informed.