"Cal Bear '66" <xxx@xxx.org> wrote in message
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> 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
> news:uqFv1OH2HHA.5740@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>>
>>
>> "davegthomas" <davegthomas1@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1186435681.251466.309770@o61g2000hsh.googlegroups.com...
>>> 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.
>>
>> --
>> Michael Solomon
>> Backup is a PC user's best friend
>> DTS-L.Org: http://www.dts-l.org/
>
>
I assumed that had been tried, Cal, as you had already made the suggestion.
I was figuring, if all else fails, turn off UAC!<G>
I'm also thinking the issue may be complicated by a possible forced install
given that I didn't find the printer listed as compatible at the Lexmark
website; hence, a compatibility situation may in part be driving the issue.
--
Michael Solomon
Backup is a PC user's best friend
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