Printer Error - Cannot create a file when that file already exists

[kmhc computer girl]

On 04-10-06 my Epson printer was working fine and today when i went to add
another printer it gives me the error, "Cannot load this hardware. Printer
driver setup error. Cannot create a file when that file already exists". I
have attempted to uninstall the other printers (even via networked) but i can
not change any settings in the printer/fax folder. I have also tried removing
the drivers in the server file settings and am not allowed to make any
changes, add or delete any printers. I am stumped and need to get printing
again.

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

You must be an Administrator to make changes to the printers.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297780
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Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows



"kmhc computer girl" <kmhc computer > wrote in
message ...
> On 04-10-06 my Epson printer was working fine and today when i went to add
> another printer it gives me the error, "Cannot load this hardware. Printer
> driver setup error. Cannot create a file when that file already exists". I
> have attempted to uninstall the other printers (even via networked but i
> can
> not change any settings in the printer/fax folder. I have also tried
> removing
> the drivers in the server file settings and am not allowed to make any
> changes, add or delete any printers. I am stumped and need to get printing
> again.

[kmhc computer girl]

I am the administrator on my computer and on the network.

"Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:

> You must be an Administrator to make changes to the printers.
>
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297780
> --
> Cari (MS-MVP)
> Printing & Imaging
> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>
>
>
> "kmhc computer girl" <kmhc computer > wrote in
> message ...
> > On 04-10-06 my Epson printer was working fine and today when i went to add
> > another printer it gives me the error, "Cannot load this hardware. Printer
> > driver setup error. Cannot create a file when that file already exists". I
> > have attempted to uninstall the other printers (even via networked but i
> > can
> > not change any settings in the printer/fax folder. I have also tried
> > removing
> > the drivers in the server file settings and am not allowed to make any
> > changes, add or delete any printers. I am stumped and need to get printing
> > again.
>
>
>

[Cari \(MS-MVP\)]

Is the Spooler Service started?
--
Cari (MS-MVP)
Printing & Imaging
http://www.coribright.com/windows



"kmhc computer girl" > wrote in
message ...
>I am the administrator on my computer and on the network.
>
> "Cari (MS-MVP)" wrote:
>
>> You must be an Administrator to make changes to the printers.
>>
>> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;297780
>> --
>> Cari (MS-MVP)
>> Printing & Imaging
>> http://www.coribright.com/windows
>>
>>
>>
>> "kmhc computer girl" <kmhc computer > wrote
>> in
>> message ...
>> > On 04-10-06 my Epson printer was working fine and today when i went to
>> > add
>> > another printer it gives me the error, "Cannot load this hardware.
>> > Printer
>> > driver setup error. Cannot create a file when that file already
>> > exists". I
>> > have attempted to uninstall the other printers (even via networked but
>> > i
>> > can
>> > not change any settings in the printer/fax folder. I have also tried
>> > removing
>> > the drivers in the server file settings and am not allowed to make any
>> > changes, add or delete any printers. I am stumped and need to get
>> > printing
>> > again.
>>
>>
>>