That is the exact problem I am having. I get the access denied
message. The problem I think is the the XP machine will not let the
Vista have the right security settings to install the printer. When I
right click the printer on the Vista, and click Security, I not that
the Vista does not seem to be under the everyone group which only
allows printing but not installing??????
On Jul 26, 7:52 pm, Lori <L...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:
> I have a nearly identical problem as Trumeister, different brand new laptop
> and printer but the Vista and XP problems are the same. The printer is an
> Oki c5150n for which there are currently no Vista drivers. the network sets
> up, the Vista laptop reads the XP PC files opens them, but when I attempt to
> connect to the printer I receive an "Access Denied" message. I have enabled
> file and printer sharing on both computers.
>
> "Robert L [MVP - Networking]" wrote:
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> > I would check if there is a new driver for Vista first. Or this link may help,
>
> > Vista issuesmy Vista computer but when I go to install it I get an access denied message. ... Also make sure the Vista have the printer driver available. ...
> > http://www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistanetissues.htm
>
> > Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
> > Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting onhttp://www.ChicagoTech.net
> > How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access onhttp://www.HowToNetworking.com
> > "Trumiester" <Trumies...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in messagenews:9593AC8B-F6B7-4038-9BA4-F885E3CC6DE1@microsoft.com...
> > Okay guys,
> > Im not a beginner or a novice either but Im stuck.
> > I have my desktop with a lexmark printer installed. The machine is running
> > XP.
> > File sharing is enabled and I have no problems accessing my shared files.
> > My laptop is running vista and everytime I try to print to it I get the
> > message problem communicating with the printer.
> > Lexmark states I cant share the printer. Any ideas
> > Thanks
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