Another (random) thought:
Control Panel > Printers > File > Run as Administrator > Server Properties... >
Drivers tab, is the printer listed there and can be removed there?
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"Michael Solomon" <user@#notme.com> wrote in message
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> "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
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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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>>
> 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.
>
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> Michael Solomon
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