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197977 2003-12-06 22:23:00 When I start up Windows XP a "Found New Hardware Wizard" pops up.
This wizard helps you install software for Printer

The problem is there is no printer attached to the PC.

I left the Installl the software automatically ( Recommended ) radio button checked and pressed Next.

"Cannot Install this Hardware"
The hardware was not installed because the wizard cannot find the necessary software

I checked the Dont prompt me again to install this software box and pressed finish.

Next time I turn on the PC or reboot the "Found New Hardware Wizard" pops up again asking to install software for Printer.

I would really like to get rid of this message
broken (4962)
197978 2003-12-06 23:11:00 Have the manufactures mobo drivers have been installed?
Could you please give some more info about your PC specs as well.
mark.p (383)
197979 2003-12-08 06:33:00 >Have the manufactures mobo drivers have been installed?

There is no printer attached to this machine . There is nothing attached to either the com port or parallel ports . For some reason Windows XP thinks there is a printer attached and is trying to install it .

>Could you please give some more info about your PC specs as well .
OS is windows XP Home edition Version 2002 service pack 1 .

Hope this helps
broken (4962)
197980 2003-12-08 06:39:00 Did you have this problem before applying SP1? mark.p (383)
197981 2003-12-08 06:43:00 Go into device manager,find the tab to Show hidden devices(a few corput printer installs should apear).Delete em,deisable em,whatever it takes to fix the problem. metla (154)
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