"Printer settings could not be Saved. Operation not Completed."

[Guest]

I've read many posts on this but I'm not getting this resolved.
I'm on the PC that has the printer connected via USB.
The printer works.
I have administrator priviledges.
I have shut off the firewall.
I'm not running a virus detector
(wow, do I feel vulnerable now).
I have a work group setup. Default to mshome.
I have "File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks" in the Local Area
Connections Properties popup.

When I go to "start/control panel/Printers and Fax" and select the printer
and then select "Share this printer" and then click Apply I get:
"Printer settings could not be Saved. Operation not Completed."

I don't know what else to try.
Any suggestions?

-Chuck

 

[Guest]

This is the exact same problem as I've just discovered I have.
I cannot change any of the settings on my HP Deskjet 840c (connected by
parallel port) which has recently changed machine and is needing to be shared.

I have emailed HP also although I get the impression that this is more of an
XP issue.


Any help appreciated.


Miles