Unable to remove printer driver in use xp

Failed to remove package hplj Access is denied. Should not be in use. The probelm I was having was that stuff sent to the printer would seem to sit and take 15 ins to print out a test page. How can I delete the drivers? This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread. I have the same question Report abuse. I am guessing that on Monday client is gone for the weekend I will start by stopping print spooler service, but has anyone else been effected by this issue?

Share Flag. All Answers. Collapse -. Stop print spooler. So, yeah, the solution. Back to Peripheral Forum. Start or search. Start New Discussion. Create a new discussion If you're asking for technical help, please be sure to include all your system info, including operating system, model number, and any other specifics related to the problem.

Track this discussion and email me when there are updates. Reset Post Submit Post. Related Discussions. To perform the same you can refer to the below mentioned steps. If you can't delete the printer, right-click it again, click Run as administrator , click Remove device , and then click yes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. I would suggest you to refer the suggestion provided in the following Microsoft article and check if it helps. Access Denied" or other errors when accessing or working with files and folders in Windows.

Go to Start , click All Programs and open Accessories. Right click on Command Prompt in the Program list and then select Run as administrator. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click OK. This thread is locked. You can follow the question or vote as helpful, but you cannot reply to this thread.

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