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0x00000040, How to Fix Win 11 Printer Sharing to win 10 /win 7

Operation Could Not Be Completed Error 0x00000040 The Specified Network Name Is No Longer Available

How can I fix Printer Error 0x00000040?
Windows 11 Network Printer Sharing to Windows 10 / Windows 8 / Windows 7

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.

Windows 11 error code 0x800f0950

Windows 11 How to install on unsupported hardware

Steps How to install Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

If you have a computer with unsupported hardware, you may still be able to upgrade to Windows 11

You can upgrade an incompatible computer to Windows 11 at your own risk, and here are two methods to complete the task.

Method 1 to upgrade Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Step 1: Download Windows 10ISO 64 bit From Microsoft site.

Step 2: Download Windows 11 64 bit From Microsoft site

Step 3: Copy file “install.wim” from source folder Of windows 11 setup folder to source folder of windows 10 setup folder.

Step 4: Click Setup.Exe from windows 10 setup folder

Method 2 to upgrade Windows 11 on unsupported hardware

Click on Start and type ‘regedit’ and press enter.

Navigate to Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup
Under MoSetup,
right click on the right plane and then choos New ->DWORD (32-Bit) value

Enter following details and click Ok

Value name: AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU

Value date: 1

Base: Hexadecimal

Once this is done, download the ISO file from the official Microsoft page,
open it in the File explorer and double-click on Setup to start the installation process.

PHPMailer Enable 2FA Send Mail with 2 Step Authentication

How to send mail using PHP mailer if two factor authentication?

2 Step Verification

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.

Steps to Create App Password

Enable 2FA: Make sure 2FA is enabled in your Google Account.

Create a custom app in your Gmail security settings.
Step 1 Click Google Apps icon (right side top near user logo)
Step 2 Click Account
Step 3 Click Security Menu from left side
Step 4 Type "App password" in the search field
Step 5 Click "App Password" Link
Step 6 Enter the App Name as PHPMailer and submit
Step 7 You will get App Password.(It will generate a token to use in the App )

This is what you'll use in PHPMailer.

Sample Code

$email = new PHPMailer(true);

$email->IsSMTP(); // Use SMTP
$email->Host= 'smtp.gmail.com'; // Sets SMTP server

$email->SMTPDebug = 0; // 2 to enable SMTP debug information
$email->Debugoutput = 'html';
$email->SMTPAuth = TRUE; // enable SMTP authentication
$email->SMTPSecure = "SSL"; //Secure conection
$email->Port = 587; // set the SMTP port
$email->SMTPOptions = array(
'ssl' => array(
'verify_peer' => false,
'verify_peer_name' => false,
'allow_self_signed' => true
)
);

$email->Username = 'your_email@gmail.com'; // Your Gmail address
$email->Password = 'your_app_password'; // The App Password
$email->setFrom('your_email@gmail.com', 'Your Name');
$email->addAddress('recipient@example.com', 'Recipient Name');
$email->Subject = '2FA Test Email';
$email->Body = 'This is 2 Step Verification Mail Sent by PHPMailer.';

if ($email->send()) {
echo 'Message sent!';
} else {
echo 'Mailer Error: ' . $mail->ErrorInfo;
}

Use the token as password in combination with your full Gmail account and two factor authentication will not be required.

How to enable two factor authentication in Gmail

Windows 11 Upgrade from Windows 10 - A Free Upgrade

Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS, Microsoft

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.

download the PC Health Check app

What are the system requirements for Windows 11?

Here are the requirements for Windows 11 that your PC/Laptop should have.

Processor	1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 2 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit processor or System on a Chip (SoC)
RAM	4 GB
Storage	64 GB or More
System firmware	UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM	TPM version 2.0
Graphics card	DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display	HD display that is greater than 9” diagonally, 8 bits per color channel
Internet	Microsoft account and internet connectivity

Create Windows 11 Installation Media

If you want to perform a reinstall or clean install of Windows 11 on a new or used PC, use this option to download the media creation tool to make a bootable USB or DVD.

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Windows 11 supported Intel processors

Only 8th generation processors are supported for Windows 11. This is been specified by the PC manufacturers for improved security and performance.
Windows 11 supported Intel processors

If you have a computer with unsupported hardware, you may still be able to upgrade to Windows 11.