Hardware Detection

[Dan Downs]

I'm running XP Pro. My HP Deskjet 990cxi printer is
connected via parallel port. Every time I startup,
XP "finds" new hardware and tries to install it,
unsuccessfully. I have gotten the latest XP drivers for
the printer and can make the printer work by adding a
local port and calling it LPT1. However, the REAL LPT1 is
nowhere to be found. (The device manager shows the real
LPT1 is working properly)

Even if I "trick" XP by adding a local port and calling
it LPT1, which will allow me to use my printer, I still
get the hardware wizard running every time I startup.

Have tried uninstalling the printer and the port several
times, can't seem to make it go away...any ideas?

 

[Rich Barry]

Go into the Bios and Enable a IRQ for Lpt1 Parallel Port.

 

[Dan Downs]

Didn't help, everything is good in the BIOS...
Any other suggestions? It's very annoying!

- DD

 

[Rich Barry]

Dan, check here. Scroll down to almost the bottom and solution you will
find.

http://tinyurl.com/jy02