IT Technical Support for Developers

Gmail 2 steps verification

To send emails using PHPMailer with 2-factor authentication (2FA), you'll need to generate an "App Password" or set up OAuth2. Instead of your regular password, use the App Password in PHPMailer's settings.

It’s a common error that users face if a third-party printer driver is installed on the print server. Fortunately, you can fix this by following some simple steps.

Printer Error 0x00000040 can be fixed by following some simple steps.

What causes Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000040)?

Windows 10/11 doesn’t allow users to install a third-party printer driver on the print server. You need to change the Group Policy settings or tweak the Registry to resolve the issue. The other reasons for this error could be:

1.Point and Print Restrictions policy
2.Pending print jobs in Print Spooler
3.Printer Driver issues.

Run Printer Troubleshooter

1. Press Windows Key + I to open Settings.
2. Scroll down and select Troubleshoot > Other Troubleshooters.
3. Click on Run beside Printer.
4. Once the process is complete, restart your device to see if the printer error has been resolved.

Modify Group Policy Settings

Kernel-mode drivers operate in kernel mode and have unlimited access to hardware and memory. But sometimes, the kernel-mode driver’s policy can malfunction due to corrupted drivers. Disable the policy and check if the error is fixed.

Disable the Point and Print using Registry Editor

1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and hit Enter.
3. Navigate to the following path :HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint

4. right-click on InForest and select Modify.
5. Now enter the Value data as 0 and click Ok to save the changes.
6. In the same way, change the value data of Restricted and TrustedServers to 0.
7. Close the Registry Editor and restart your computer.

Update Printer driver

Update your Printer driver and see. Keeping your drivers up-to-date is very important. Although Optional Updates do update some of the drivers, some require you to download the driver manually from the manufacturer’s website.

To enable 2-Step Verification in Gmail, go to your Google Account, navigate to "Security," and then select "Turn on 2-Step Verification". Follow the on-screen instructions, which will guide you through setting up your chosen second step, such as Google Prompts, text messages, or other verification code apps.

Many Windows users are reporting this 0x00000709 problem as well. it’s possible to fix it.

One of the most annoying issues with a Printer is the one where it refuses to get set up or configured on your computer. When it has configuration issues, one of the common errors that it throws is 0x00000709. This occurs if there is already a default printer set and configured or Windows does not want to add or configure the new printer.

Fix for Printer Error 0x00000709

It will support - Win7 / Win8 / Windows10

IMPORTANT: Modifying the registry in your computer could cause irrecoverable error if the modification is done incorrectly, therefore, it is very important for you to back up your registry first.

Step 1: Hit the WINKEY + R button combination to launch the Run utility, type in regedit and hit Enter.

Once Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following key location
Step 2: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

Step 3: Now, under the Windows folder, double-click on the file named Device on the right-side pane.

Add the name of your printer inside the Value Data

Example Priner Name / Device Name
HP 1020
canon lbp 2900
.
.
.


if the printer is not shared printer you just enter printer name alone

Step 4: Click OK to save the change.
Note: If you encounter this sort of error "Cannot edit Device: Error writing the value’s new contents", please follow the steps below to set the permission of the key.

Step 5: Right Click on the windows folder
refere the path :HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\Windows.
Click "Permission" Option from the Popup Menu.

Step 6: Tick the box Allow for Full Control and Read,
then click Apply and click OK to save the change. reffer above Picture of "Permissions for Windows"

Step 7: Once you have done that, right-click on the file named as UserSelectedDefault and select Rename and then rename it to your printer’s name.

Step 8: Reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.

Step 9:After Rebooting you need to update your printer driver for it to work more smoothly

Note:- Once you have added the printer, remember to reverse the Permission changes you made. This is in the interest of security.

Printer Error 0x00000709 when you try to share a printer

Step 1 : Check with the printer server system in sharing mode Example : in run command type "\\Your Printer Server Name" if it works and you can able to see all the shared folders and printers then do the followings

enable your system network wins NEBIOS over TCP and try for printer sharing.

Step 2. In run command type "\\ IP number of the Printer Server" if it works and you can able to see all the shared folders and printers, then you can install all the shared printer in your system.

if you are not able to install a shared printer, all above steps are faild, and then do the followings

In server side
Step 1: Check for TCP/IP => Inernet Protocol Version 4

Step 2: Configure Manual IP instead of Automatically IP Assign.

Step 3: Check with your Printer server Name, (Compurter or PC Name)
It should not have a long name or special characters or Numbers alone
set relavent name for it.
Allowing server machine to use filesharing with itself via the DNS Alias

Step 4: Check / Configure Network Sharing Rights for the printer (and Update Printer Driver).

Step 5: in Client PC using run command type "\\IP number of Printer Server"

Step 6: now you are able to view all the shared folders and printers to Install.

All the best!

Is Windows 11 a free upgrade?

As Microsoft has released Windows 11 on 24th June 2021, Windows 10 and Windows 7 users want to upgrade their system with Windows 11. As of now, 

Windows 11 is a free upgrade and everyone can upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free.

How to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 for free

Microsoft's free Windows 11 upgrade from Windows 10 is now rolling out. Microsoft is starting to offer the free upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11

You can simply go to the system updates section of your existing windows and search for a new update.
Step 1: Go to the Start menu and type Settings and open settings page.
Step 2: Now click on the "Updates and Security" option from the settings page.

Step 3: Windows update page will Open. Click on the Check for Updates button.
Step 4: windows will show multiple updates and you can select which update you want to install.
Step 5: Go through the detected updates.

If Windows 11 is available, then it will show in your upgrade section. You can simply click the Download and Install button to install the domain directly to your system.

What's in Windows 11

Windows 11 features a streamlined new design, with pastel colors, rounded corners, a new startup sound and overall a more Mac-like look. The Windows Start menu has moved from the bottom left of the screen to the middle, with app icons arranged in the center next to it. You'll find lots of new desktop tools, like widgets that can give you at-a-glance information, and easier virtual desktop creation. And Android apps will be integrated into Windows and installable from the Microsoft Store.