I don't think Microsoft *can* fix Vista so that Windows XP drivers and
unsupported devices will work. Device driver problems are the fault of the
hardware manufacturer and they need to step up and release Vista drivers.
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"JBKAYAK" <JBKAYAK@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> Using Windows Vista, most (75%) laptops lock up the print spooler after
> the
> first print. I am using a networked (TCP\IP) OKIDATA 5100C printer. Of
> course, the driver is written for windows XP since OKI hasnt created a
> vista
> driver. I see other people experiencing the same problem with other brand
> name printers. I am hoping for a fix in VISTA... any IDEAS?
> Thanks