Unable to install a printer

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Djicepe -  
 djicepe -
Hello,
I'm unable to install a printer on my laptop. The installation starts off fine but then the message appears "The printer driver was not installed. Unable to complete this operation (error 0x00000012)".
I get the same message if I download the driver - Can you help me, thank you.
I'm using Vista Home Premium Edition.

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  1. amd64 Posted messages 5459 Status Member 550
     
    Do you set up your installation with the printer disconnected from the PC? And do you connect it when prompted?
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    1. djicepe
       
      I can't get to the step where I'm asked to connect it.
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    2. Alex62
       
      Hello everyone and best wishes for 2011.

      I have the same problem on Vista Home Premium 32-bit with any printer, "the printer driver was not installed. Unable to complete this operation (error 0x00000012)

      While searching on the Internet, I completely emptied the spooler and restarted it.
      I tried the "Printer spooler fix" from Microsoft: in "light" version it works and in "full" version nothing at all... but in both cases no change....

      I really don't want to reformat the PC..... Could someone please be kind enough to help me?

      Thanks in advance.
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    3. djicepe
       
      I uninstalled my antivirus - I installed the printer without any problem and I reinstalled the antivirus and everything is working.
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