"davegthomas" <davegthomas1@gmail.com> wrote in message
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> On Aug 6, 8:48 pm, Tom Porterfield <tppor...@mvps.org> wrote:
>> davegthomas wrote:
>> > Vista Ultimate 32bit user.
>>
>> > The registry entry:
>>
>> > HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Enum\USBPRINT
>>
>> > contains an entry for my printer (Lexmark Z65) which does not work in
>> > Vista. I have tried to delete this entry but only receive this
>> > message:
>>
>> > Cannot delete LemarkLexmark_Z65: Error while deleting key.
>>
>> > I have tried in Safe mode - no change
>> > I have exported the key , made amendments but it cannot import the
>> > key.
>>
>> > Is there any way to remove this key without having to reinstall Vista?
>>
>> Just make the change under HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\USBPRINT.
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>> Tom Porterfield- Hide quoted text -
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>
> Thank you Spirit & Tom unfortunately the printer is not listed in
> Control Panel - Printers and when I use Tom's alternative address I
> get the same reply as before!
>
> More suggestions please.
>
> P.S. I have checked the ownership of this key and it is me!!!
>
If it's not listed in Printers, then it is not installed or properly
installed. The Lexmark site does not list this printer as compatible with
Vista:
http://tinyurl.com/yqjlh4 http://tinyurl.com/2d8wh
Hence, this might be some sort of compatibility issue.
I'm not sure if you can bring up regedit in Safe Mode but you might try
accomplishing this task there. Boot the system start tapping F8 and choose
Safe Mode at the menu.
If that doesn't resolve it, it may be a security issue and turning off UAC
might resolve it. Boot to the Vista Desktop, open Control Panel, go to
Users, click Turn User Account Control On or Off, turn it off and then see
if you can perform the task as desired. NOTE: you should turn UAC back on
after you've finished.
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