Can not add a printer

[Dan]

For some reason, I turned y computer on the other day and
when I tried to print it said there were no installed
printers on my computer... I've had this computer now for
about 2 years. So, I go into the printers and faxes
folder to try and add a printer, but when I click "Add A
Printer" a box appears and says "Operation could not be
completed."

Does anyone know how to fix this?? Thanks a lot!

I have Windows XP and my printer is a Lexmark X75

[Cari MS-MVP]

Ensure the print spooler is running

From the command prompt, type

net start spooler

and hit enter

Cari
www.coribright.com

"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> For some reason, I turned y computer on the other day and
> when I tried to print it said there were no installed
> printers on my computer... I've had this computer now for
> about 2 years. So, I go into the printers and faxes
> folder to try and add a printer, but when I click "Add A
> Printer" a box appears and says "Operation could not be
> completed."
>
> Does anyone know how to fix this?? Thanks a lot!
>
> I have Windows XP and my printer is a Lexmark X75

[Dan]

Hey Cari.. I tried that.. it still doens't work.. Same
error. But in the command prompt it says:
" System error 1068 has occured

The dependency service or group failed to start. "

[Cari MS-MVP]

It's a Lexmark.... you'll have to completely uninstall using Bruce
Sanderson's instructions... and pay particular attention to his special
section on Lexmark printers:

http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/CleanPrinterDrivers.htm

Cari
www.coribright.com

"Dan" > wrote in message
...
> Hey Cari.. I tried that.. it still doens't work.. Same
> error. But in the command prompt it says:
> " System error 1068 has occured
>
> The dependency service or group failed to start. "