Share via

error the ordinal 342

Anonymous
2017-05-02T23:06:57+00:00

Trying to install printer and get the following error. the ordinal 342 could not be located in the dynamic link library c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\x64\3\mxdwdrv.dll

***Post moved by the moderator to the appropriate forum category.***

[Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Install, upgrade, & activate / PC]

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Devices and drivers

Locked Question. This question was migrated from the Microsoft Support Community. You can vote on whether it's helpful, but you can't add comments or replies or follow the question.

0 comments

21 answers

Sort by: Most helpful
Most helpful Newest Oldest
  1. Anonymous
    2017-05-03T00:30:55+00:00

    Hi Alan,

    For us to effectively assist you, kindly answer the following questions:

    1. What type of printer are you using?
    2. Have you made any changes with your computer recently?

    Alternatively, you can simply run a System file check (SFC) by following this link.

    Regards.

    Was this answer helpful?

    4 people found this answer helpful.
    0 comments
  2. Anonymous
    2017-09-24T15:48:20+00:00

    I'm exactly in the same boat as Bob Wallace218.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  3. Anonymous
    2017-08-19T00:22:21+00:00

    I have recently reset Windows10 with the saving files feature.  After reset my PC is 99.9% back to normal with this one exception. I now frequently get this error message:

    Ordinal 342 could not be located in the dynamic link library c:\windows\system32\spool\Drivers\x64\3\mxdwdrv.dll.

    The other posts on this site state they get this message because they CAN'T get their printers to work properly.  My printer is properly connected (wireless), powers on and prints PERFECTLY.  our other PC also prints to this printer on our Home Group setting.   My printer WORKS PERFECTLY.  Why am I getting this error message and how do I turn it off?Thank you.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  4. Anonymous
    2017-06-12T07:59:10+00:00

    Hi Alan, would you mind sharing some detail on how DISM solved the problem? I've run both SFC /scannow and the command line repair using: dism.exe /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth but the problem hasn't been resolved.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments
  5. Anonymous
    2017-05-10T20:18:15+00:00

    Did not solve my problem, but did point to DISM which was helpful in pinpointing and repairing the problem. Working correctly again.

    Was this answer helpful?

    0 comments