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WINDOWS PRINT MANAGEMENT ADMIN CANNOT INSTALL NEW PRINTER

heetsink 126 Reputation points
2024-07-30T19:20:20.2033333+00:00

when signed in as network admin or local admin, cannot install a printer. the printer will install on other computers, has a reachable website, and has a fixed IP address that the server can ping.

errors include:

Network Printer Installation Wizard: Windows could not communicate with the WSD printer.

or

Add Printer Driver Wizard: Unable to install driver. This operation requires an interactive window station.

Windows Server 2019
Windows Server 2019
A Microsoft server operating system that supports enterprise-level management updated to data storage.
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  1. Karlie Weng 18,281 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-07-31T07:20:29.59+00:00

    Hello,

    Check the spooler service and enable User Account Control (UAC).

    Ensure your system is updated to the latest version to prevent any components from being broken.

    If the Answer is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it.

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