Dual instances of printer in "Printers and Faxes."

[PVR]

I am in process of cleaning up my XP/3 after a disaster. I have two
instances of two printers in "Printers and Faxes." How can I remove one each
of these instances? I have tried a simple Delete from the right key of the
icon. In each case I receive a "Deleting" notice which appears to be
permanent. ie: the 2nd instance of the printer does not delete

May thanks,

Peter.

 

[Touch Base]

I am in process of cleaning up my XP/3 after a disaster. I have two
instances of two printers in "Printers and Faxes." How can I remove one each
of these instances? I have tried a simple Delete from the right key of the
icon. In each case I receive a "Deleting" notice which appears to be
permanent. ie: the 2nd instance of the printer does not delete

May thanks,

Peter.

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Try turning off Print Spooler under services first.

Go to Start, Run, type services.msc, OK, scroll down to Print Spooler,
double click, Stop, OK, Close

alternate; Windows key+ R



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