Printer Installation Error with Win Xp

crazymarkymark · 22nd April 2002

I have an hp 990cse printer.. and Win xp...

I downloaded the drivers for xp from hp.com

So i installed the drivers and then pluged in the printer.. the the windows installer automatically detects the printer and it tries to install it.. but for some reason there is an error with its installation.. I dont konw why. because after I click cancel and exit the stupid installer everything works fine. the printer prints and everthing is perfect..

But every time i restart my computer.. that **** installer pops up recognizing the printer again.. and it has to try and install it then it errors out.. and i have to keep canceling it .. and clicking exit...

HOW DO I DISABLE THIS OR FIX THIS...????

I have tried uninstalling it and restarting the pc and then trying again.. with no results....

HELP!!!

panchal · 25th May 2002

Probably this is because hardware identifying inbuilt tool of xp has not been configured , suggest to delete all drivers and exit , then boot up again ,decide whether U want USB/LPT port then connect printer ON go to setting /C.P/add hardware wizard on --prompt browse driver from location and intall, check driver details from device manager /printer /select port whether USB or LPT ---remember can work on assigning any one port and relevant driver ===right click device in your case HP printer and check driver details also try upgrade driver etc. then restart again.

best luck
panchal

Rancher · 25th May 2002

Hey I have that printer also, does great too. Are you doing the USB interface? If so install software/drivers first, reboot & plug the USB cord in & new hardware found will apear & finish the task. Did for me! Ya mite wanna remove the what is already in deviceman first tho

crazymarkymark · 28th May 2002

Thanks to both of you guys who replied .. installing it first and then plugging it in fixed the problem....

Thanks again.

Crazymarkymark