How about running regedit.exe "elevated"?
Type regedit.exe in the Start Search box above the Start Orb, and when it
appears at the top, right click, and select "Run as Administrator"?
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"Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
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> "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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>> 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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> Michael Solomon
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