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Old 10-02-2006   #2 (permalink)
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Re: Can't Access Printer- Access Denied.


"Jordan H." <JordanH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:F12F66B0-9E8C-47E7-8F33-50FB46612527@microsoft.com...
> Hi Gang,
>
> Here's the scoop, I'm trying to access a Lexmark X1185 from a Vista RC1
> box
> running 32bit OS. The Printer is attached to a machine running XP Home
> SP2.
> File & Printer Sharing is enabled on both machines and I can access the
> shared folder on the XP machine from the Vista box. However when
> attempting
> to add the shared printer on Vista, it keeps popping up with an Äccess
> Denied" Error. I Should the I'm Dual Booting Vista and XP MCE2005 and on
> MCE
> the printer shows up just fine. Also when attempt this from the 64bit
> version of Vista the printer is able to be seen but I can't install the
> driver as it's only 32bit. Both Machines are part of the same workgroup
> (MSHOME) and I've checked all the settings on both. This shouldn't be a
> problem but Vista just won't let me at that printer. HELP!!!
>
> Jordan


This won't make you feel better but you are not alone. This is a problem
for me and many others and there is NO solution. I challenge anyone here to
find a solution. I know you cannot because there is NONE! If I'm wrong,
then prove me wrong PLEASE!

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