Vista - Re: Still Cannot Add Network Printer - Access Denied

Big K,

I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.

I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on, show
directories, etc.

I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the IRPStackSize
setting
in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for shares,
etc.

I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things started
working.

Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
connection.

Good luck!!

Rev

"BigK" <bigk@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
news:E960A54A-6B08-40F9-94A5-A019EB88C2DD@microsoft.com...
>I am still having this issue and have not yet found an answer. I have found
>many, many people asking the same question so this is apparently a
>widespread problem.
>
> I have a Windows XP Home computer with 2 printers installed. I have been
> able to print to them when I had XP MCE on my laptop. Now with Vista I
> cannot.
>
> I have both machines with the same Network Workgroup. I have them all on
> static IPs connected to a Linksys WRT54G Router. My laptop is connected
> via an Intel 2200 Wi-Fi Adapter. Both computers have the same User name
> and both have the same password.
>
> When I try to add the printers via add printer wizard, it sees both
> printers but when I try to actually install them it tries to connect and
> says Access Denied.
>
> I also tried to just browse to the computer and right click on the shared
> printers and chose connect. Still Access Denied.
>
> Anyone who had this find a solution? Anyone know how to solve this. If
> you do, I bet you could make many dozens of people, hundreds of people
> happy.
>
> Thanks.
>
> BTW I am using 5728

"Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
> Big K,
>
> I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
>
> I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on, show
> directories, etc.
>
> I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the IRPStackSize
> setting
> in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for shares,
> etc.
>
> I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things started
> working.
>
> Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
> connection.


Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access files and
folders on the Home machine. But since it might be, where do I find this in
the reg and what do I change and what do I change it to?

Big K,

If you want to research further, and for full instructions -- go
to M$ Knowledgebase and search for "IRPStackSize".

It will give you a number of different situations related to
that parameter and affecting networking, etc.

Rev

"BigK" <bigk@bellsouth.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
> news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
>> Big K,
>>
>> I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
>>
>> I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on, show
>> directories, etc.
>>
>> I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the IRPStackSize
>> setting
>> in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for
>> shares, etc.
>>
>> I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things started
>> working.
>>
>> Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
>> connection.
>
>
> Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access files and
> folders on the Home machine. But since it might be, where do I find this
> in the reg and what do I change and what do I change it to?
>

BigK,

You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug rport on
this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like anyone from MS is
reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will report back as soon as I
hear anything. Best of luck and let me know if you figure this out. I'll
Even send you the cash for a drink on me!!

Regards,
Jordan

"BigK" wrote:

>
> "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
> news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
> > Big K,
> >
> > I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
> >
> > I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on, show
> > directories, etc.
> >
> > I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the IRPStackSize
> > setting
> > in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for shares,
> > etc.
> >
> > I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things started
> > working.
> >
> > Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
> > connection.
>
>
> Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access files and
> folders on the Home machine. But since it might be, where do I find this in
> the reg and what do I change and what do I change it to?
>
>
>

OK, I'm wondering if anyone at MS is really listening to these forums or
bug reports. I submitted a bug report on this problem over a week ago and
still nothing. Nobody seems to have any concrete solutions on the forums
either. all the stuff that's been said has been for XP PRO. We aren't even
talking about that OS. we're talking about XP HOME. you can't adjust
permission can't change F&PS settings nothing. What are we supposed to do?
UPgrade everything to pro? I'm sorry but I can't justify the price just to
get the printer to work. Why won't anyone listen?

"Jordan H." wrote:

> BigK,
>
> You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug rport on
> this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like anyone from MS is
> reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will report back as soon as I
> hear anything. Best of luck and let me know if you figure this out. I'll
> Even send you the cash for a drink on me!!
>
> Regards,
> Jordan
>
> "BigK" wrote:
>
> >
> > "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
> > news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
> > > Big K,
> > >
> > > I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
> > >
> > > I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on, show
> > > directories, etc.
> > >
> > > I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the IRPStackSize
> > > setting
> > > in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for shares,
> > > etc.
> > >
> > > I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things started
> > > working.
> > >
> > > Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
> > > connection.
> >
> >
> > Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access files and
> > folders on the Home machine. But since it might be, where do I find this in
> > the reg and what do I change and what do I change it to?
> >
> >
> >

Did you increase the server IRP setting on the HOME machine?

--
Alan Morris
Windows Printing Team
Search the Microsoft Knowledge Base here:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;[ln];kbhowto

This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

"Jordan H." <JordanH@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:4E7FD4B7-174A-439E-AC3F-86947BFEB473@microsoft.com...
> OK, I'm wondering if anyone at MS is really listening to these forums or
> bug reports. I submitted a bug report on this problem over a week ago
> and
> still nothing. Nobody seems to have any concrete solutions on the forums
> either. all the stuff that's been said has been for XP PRO. We aren't
> even
> talking about that OS. we're talking about XP HOME. you can't adjust
> permission can't change F&PS settings nothing. What are we supposed to
> do?
> UPgrade everything to pro? I'm sorry but I can't justify the price just
> to
> get the printer to work. Why won't anyone listen?
>
> "Jordan H." wrote:
>
>> BigK,
>>
>> You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug rport on
>> this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like anyone from MS
>> is
>> reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will report back as soon as
>> I
>> hear anything. Best of luck and let me know if you figure this out.
>> I'll
>> Even send you the cash for a drink on me!!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jordan
>>
>> "BigK" wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
>> > news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
>> > > Big K,
>> > >
>> > > I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
>> > >
>> > > I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on, show
>> > > directories, etc.
>> > >
>> > > I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the
>> > > IRPStackSize
>> > > setting
>> > > in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for
>> > > shares,
>> > > etc.
>> > >
>> > > I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things
>> > > started
>> > > working.
>> > >
>> > > Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
>> > > connection.
>> >
>> >
>> > Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access files
>> > and
>> > folders on the Home machine. But since it might be, where do I find
>> > this in
>> > the reg and what do I change and what do I change it to?
>> >
>> >
>> >

I posted to another similar thread in the
microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing newsgroup. I tried to
duplicate your problem and couldn't. I used an IBM 4019 laser hooked up to
the LPT1 port on a XP Home SP2 computer. I was able to share the printer
then connect to it from a computer running Vista Ultimate RC2 no problem.
Both computers were using the default network settings. I right clicked on
the printer in XP and picked share this printer. When asked I didn't run the
network wizard and picked just share the printer. In Vista I picked add a
new network printer. It didn't find the printer initially so I picked browse
then typed in the unc path to the printer. e.g. \\XPHomePC\IBM4019L Vista
then found the printer and was able to print to it. I didn't have to change
any security settings on either computer.

If you are using a USB printer then it is quite common to have problems
sharing it particularly if the computers are running different OS's. You may
also be running into a problem with printers that don't have native Vista
drivers trying to install drivers from the XP Home computer. Have you tried
sharing a printer that has native Vista drivers?

--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca


Jordan H. wrote:
> OK, I'm wondering if anyone at MS is really listening to these
> forums or bug reports. I submitted a bug report on this problem
> over a week ago and still nothing. Nobody seems to have any concrete
> solutions on the forums either. all the stuff that's been said has
> been for XP PRO. We aren't even talking about that OS. we're
> talking about XP HOME. you can't adjust permission can't change F&PS
> settings nothing. What are we supposed to do? UPgrade everything to
> pro? I'm sorry but I can't justify the price just to get the printer
> to work. Why won't anyone listen?
>
> "Jordan H." wrote:
>
>> BigK,
>>
>> You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug
>> rport on this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like
>> anyone from MS is reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will
>> report back as soon as I hear anything. Best of luck and let me
>> know if you figure this out. I'll Even send you the cash for a
>> drink on me!!
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jordan
>>
>> "BigK" wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
>>> news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
>>>> Big K,
>>>>
>>>> I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
>>>>
>>>> I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on,
>>>> show directories, etc.
>>>>
>>>> I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the
>>>> IRPStackSize setting
>>>> in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for
>>>> shares, etc.
>>>>
>>>> I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things
>>>> started working.
>>>>
>>>> Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
>>>> connection.
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access
>>> files and folders on the Home machine. But since it might be,
>>> where do I find this in the reg and what do I change and what do I
>>> change it to?

Problem is there aren't any vista drivers for a Lexmark X1185 AIO. Also I
tried the IRPStack size solution and it didn't work either. I'm at a loss
here. i'm just wondering if it would be easier to hang the printer off the
Vista machine and share it that way. Problem is i don't think the scanner
drivers will work.

"Kerry Brown" wrote:

> I posted to another similar thread in the
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing newsgroup. I tried to
> duplicate your problem and couldn't. I used an IBM 4019 laser hooked up to
> the LPT1 port on a XP Home SP2 computer. I was able to share the printer
> then connect to it from a computer running Vista Ultimate RC2 no problem.
> Both computers were using the default network settings. I right clicked on
> the printer in XP and picked share this printer. When asked I didn't run the
> network wizard and picked just share the printer. In Vista I picked add a
> new network printer. It didn't find the printer initially so I picked browse
> then typed in the unc path to the printer. e.g. \\XPHomePC\IBM4019L Vista
> then found the printer and was able to print to it. I didn't have to change
> any security settings on either computer.
>
> If you are using a USB printer then it is quite common to have problems
> sharing it particularly if the computers are running different OS's. You may
> also be running into a problem with printers that don't have native Vista
> drivers trying to install drivers from the XP Home computer. Have you tried
> sharing a printer that has native Vista drivers?
>
> --
> Kerry
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> http://www.vistahelp.ca
>
>
> Jordan H. wrote:
> > OK, I'm wondering if anyone at MS is really listening to these
> > forums or bug reports. I submitted a bug report on this problem
> > over a week ago and still nothing. Nobody seems to have any concrete
> > solutions on the forums either. all the stuff that's been said has
> > been for XP PRO. We aren't even talking about that OS. we're
> > talking about XP HOME. you can't adjust permission can't change F&PS
> > settings nothing. What are we supposed to do? UPgrade everything to
> > pro? I'm sorry but I can't justify the price just to get the printer
> > to work. Why won't anyone listen?
> >
> > "Jordan H." wrote:
> >
> >> BigK,
> >>
> >> You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug
> >> rport on this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like
> >> anyone from MS is reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will
> >> report back as soon as I hear anything. Best of luck and let me
> >> know if you figure this out. I'll Even send you the cash for a
> >> drink on me!!
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> Jordan
> >>
> >> "BigK" wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
> >>>> Big K,
> >>>>
> >>>> I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
> >>>>
> >>>> I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on,
> >>>> show directories, etc.
> >>>>
> >>>> I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the
> >>>> IRPStackSize setting
> >>>> in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for
> >>>> shares, etc.
> >>>>
> >>>> I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things
> >>>> started working.
> >>>>
> >>>> Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
> >>>> connection.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access
> >>> files and folders on the Home machine. But since it might be,
> >>> where do I find this in the reg and what do I change and what do I
> >>> change it to?
>
>
>

Question number 2:
What's the post entitled Kerry? I searched the whole newsgroup. I must be
blind or something.

"Kerry Brown" wrote:

> I posted to another similar thread in the
> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing newsgroup. I tried to
> duplicate your problem and couldn't. I used an IBM 4019 laser hooked up to
> the LPT1 port on a XP Home SP2 computer. I was able to share the printer
> then connect to it from a computer running Vista Ultimate RC2 no problem.
> Both computers were using the default network settings. I right clicked on
> the printer in XP and picked share this printer. When asked I didn't run the
> network wizard and picked just share the printer. In Vista I picked add a
> new network printer. It didn't find the printer initially so I picked browse
> then typed in the unc path to the printer. e.g. \\XPHomePC\IBM4019L Vista
> then found the printer and was able to print to it. I didn't have to change
> any security settings on either computer.
>
> If you are using a USB printer then it is quite common to have problems
> sharing it particularly if the computers are running different OS's. You may
> also be running into a problem with printers that don't have native Vista
> drivers trying to install drivers from the XP Home computer. Have you tried
> sharing a printer that has native Vista drivers?
>
> --
> Kerry
> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
> http://www.vistahelp.ca
>
>
> Jordan H. wrote:
> > OK, I'm wondering if anyone at MS is really listening to these
> > forums or bug reports. I submitted a bug report on this problem
> > over a week ago and still nothing. Nobody seems to have any concrete
> > solutions on the forums either. all the stuff that's been said has
> > been for XP PRO. We aren't even talking about that OS. we're
> > talking about XP HOME. you can't adjust permission can't change F&PS
> > settings nothing. What are we supposed to do? UPgrade everything to
> > pro? I'm sorry but I can't justify the price just to get the printer
> > to work. Why won't anyone listen?
> >
> > "Jordan H." wrote:
> >
> >> BigK,
> >>
> >> You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug
> >> rport on this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like
> >> anyone from MS is reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will
> >> report back as soon as I hear anything. Best of luck and let me
> >> know if you figure this out. I'll Even send you the cash for a
> >> drink on me!!
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> Jordan
> >>
> >> "BigK" wrote:
> >>
> >>>
> >>> "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
> >>> news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
> >>>> Big K,
> >>>>
> >>>> I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
> >>>>
> >>>> I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on,
> >>>> show directories, etc.
> >>>>
> >>>> I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the
> >>>> IRPStackSize setting
> >>>> in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory for
> >>>> shares, etc.
> >>>>
> >>>> I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things
> >>>> started working.
> >>>>
> >>>> Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could be a
> >>>> connection.
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access
> >>> files and folders on the Home machine. But since it might be,
> >>> where do I find this in the reg and what do I change and what do I
> >>> change it to?
>
>
>

Can't Access Printer- Access Denied.

--
Kerry
MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
http://www.vistahelp.ca


Jordan H. wrote:
> Question number 2:
> What's the post entitled Kerry? I searched the whole newsgroup. I
> must be blind or something.
>
> "Kerry Brown" wrote:
>
>> I posted to another similar thread in the
>> microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing newsgroup. I tried
>> to duplicate your problem and couldn't. I used an IBM 4019 laser
>> hooked up to the LPT1 port on a XP Home SP2 computer. I was able to
>> share the printer then connect to it from a computer running Vista
>> Ultimate RC2 no problem. Both computers were using the default
>> network settings. I right clicked on the printer in XP and picked
>> share this printer. When asked I didn't run the network wizard and
>> picked just share the printer. In Vista I picked add a new network
>> printer. It didn't find the printer initially so I picked browse
>> then typed in the unc path to the printer. e.g. \\XPHomePC\IBM4019L
>> Vista then found the printer and was able to print to it. I didn't
>> have to change any security settings on either computer.
>>
>> If you are using a USB printer then it is quite common to have
>> problems sharing it particularly if the computers are running
>> different OS's. You may also be running into a problem with printers
>> that don't have native Vista drivers trying to install drivers from
>> the XP Home computer. Have you tried sharing a printer that has
>> native Vista drivers?
>>
>> --
>> Kerry
>> MS-MVP Windows - Shell/User
>> http://www.vistahelp.ca
>>
>>
>> Jordan H. wrote:
>>> OK, I'm wondering if anyone at MS is really listening to these
>>> forums or bug reports. I submitted a bug report on this problem
>>> over a week ago and still nothing. Nobody seems to have any
>>> concrete solutions on the forums either. all the stuff that's been
>>> said has been for XP PRO. We aren't even talking about that OS.
>>> we're talking about XP HOME. you can't adjust permission can't
>>> change F&PS settings nothing. What are we supposed to do? UPgrade
>>> everything to pro? I'm sorry but I can't justify the price just to
>>> get the printer to work. Why won't anyone listen?
>>>
>>> "Jordan H." wrote:
>>>
>>>> BigK,
>>>>
>>>> You'll be happy to know that i've gone ahead and submitted a bug
>>>> rport on this whole mess. After all it really doesn't sound like
>>>> anyone from MS is reading these forums at all so... Anyway, I will
>>>> report back as soon as I hear anything. Best of luck and let me
>>>> know if you figure this out. I'll Even send you the cash for a
>>>> drink on me!!
>>>>
>>>> Regards,
>>>> Jordan
>>>>
>>>> "BigK" wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "Rev" <rev@fastlineisp.com> wrote in message
>>>>> news:C4C656FA-BEFF-4BD1-BCE0-68E17AE02251@microsoft.com...
>>>>>> Big K,
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I can't say if this will help, but might be worth looking at.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I was missing access to network drives. Wouldn't let me log on,
>>>>>> show directories, etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I researched on Knowledgebase and came up with stuff on the
>>>>>> IRPStackSize setting
>>>>>> in the Registry. That setting has to do with providing memory
>>>>>> for shares, etc.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I added and entry, increased it from what was standard and things
>>>>>> started working.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Since the printer also involves shares I wonder if there could
>>>>>> be a connection.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks for the tip. I doubt that's the issue since I CAN access
>>>>> files and folders on the Home machine. But since it might be,
>>>>> where do I find this in the reg and what do I change and what do I
>>>>> change it to?