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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!

Task Manager option missing from taskbar in Windows 11?
There are lots of different ways to open Task Manager

Here's how to quickly open Task Manager

Steps to Open Windows 11 Task Manager

1. Use the shortcut Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open it directly.

2. You can use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + Alt + Del to open the security screen. Then from the list, click on Task Manager. Speaking of keyboard shortcuts,

3. Hit the Windows key to open the Start menu and type: task manager.

4. Right Click on Windows Key and select task manager

The error code 0x800F0950 appears on Windows 10 and Windows 11 when trying to install the .NET 3.5 Framework using the conventional installer or when trying to launch a game or app that requires this dependency. The error message accompanying the error code is ‘The following feature couldn’t be installed’.

Issues addressed for the following errors

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Getting error Windows couldn’t complete the requested changes,

Error 0x800f081f, 0x800f0805, 0x80070422, 0x800f0922, 0x800f0906,
etc while install .net framework 3.5 On Windows 11 or 10.
Let’s understand what is .NET Framework,
and how to fix .net framework 3.5 installation error 0x800f0950 Windows 11 or 10.

Fix - 0x800f0950 .NET Framework 3.5 Windows 11 [Solution]

1 Go to Command Prompt with Admin Rights
2 Enter the following commands one by one
     a. DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth /source:WIM:X:\Sources\Install.wim:1 /LimitAccess
     b. Dism.exe /online /enable-feature /featurename:NetFX3 /source:C:\ /LimitAccess


3 Restart the PC.
4 After the booting, Go to Command Prompt
5 Enter the folloiwng Command
     sfc /scannow
6 Restart the PC.
7 Now the system is ready to install .Net Framework 3.5 on Windows 11 or 10.

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.

Microsoft’s free upgrade offer for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users ended a few years ago, but you can still technically upgrade to Windows 10 free of charge.
While Microsoft has removed the special upgrade offer sites, but still now the company continues to activate Windows 10 licenses for people who upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

How to upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8,8.1 to Windows 10 for free?

To get Windows 10 for free, follow these steps:

Use a genuine copy of Windows 7 on your device or virtual machine.

Head to Windows 10 download page and click on ‘Download tool now’.

Open Media Creation Tool and select ‘Upgrade this PC now’. You’ll also need to click on the ‘Accept’ button to accept the terms and conditions.

Choose the upgrade option where you keep your files and information. If you do a fresh install via Media Creation Tool, you may not get Windows 10 for free.

After the installation completes, connect your device or virtual machine to the internet and open Windows Update > Activation.

Click on the ‘Activate’ button if required and your PC will be activated with a digital license after it establishes a secure connection to Microsoft servers.

If you’re unable to obtain the license, you can also enter your Windows 7 product key and manually activate the operating system.

The aforementioned steps will work only when you have a legit Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 installation.

When you download Windows 10 this way, your PC will receive a digital license valid for the life of your device.