Windows 10: Can't stop printer install in Win XP

Discus and support Can't stop printer install in Win XP in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have a Windows XP virtual machine vmware. Whenever I boot the VM, it tries to add a printer. I have tried adding a non-existent printer, a generic... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Cabell Clarke, Feb 16, 2023.

  1. CABELL CLARKE
    Cabell Clarke Win User

    Can't stop printer install in Win XP


    I have a Windows XP virtual machine vmware. Whenever I boot the VM, it tries to add a printer. I have tried adding a non-existent printer, a generic text printer and everything under the sun. It will not add the printer and it will not stop asking me to add the printer. This has been going on for years and now I have been driven insane. Can anyone tell me how to stop this behavior?

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    Cabell Clarke, Feb 16, 2023
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  2. EXODUSPRIME1337
    exodusprime1337 Win User

    windows xp installation and dual core am

    could someone please list the steps they follow to install windows with a dual core processor and windows xp service pack to. I'm reletively new to amd dual core and i feel i'm missing a step. All help will be appreciated. thanx
     
    exodusprime1337, Feb 16, 2023
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  3. 95VIPER
    95Viper Win User
    Virtual Pdf Printer Driver Won't install and Fixes won't work

    You might be able, if needed, to get the old version, here at oldapps web site (disclaimer: I do not vouch for this site... check any and downloads with your fav malware/antivirus apps): Old Version of PrimoPDF for Windows XP

    PrimoPDF forums are down it seems... however, I found this at PCReview forums, quote from "Unable to Install "Software" Printers":

    Same solution on MSDN thread, "cannot install printer driver in XP Embedded":
     
    95Viper, Feb 16, 2023
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  4. IEATGREENMEN
    ieatgreenmen Win User

    Can't stop printer install in Win XP

    Epson Printer Driver - XP driver installed on 10 - device not showing as printer

    I inherited an Epson Stylus Pro9600(~2003) and would like to get it working for a local non-profit.

    • I downloaded the last driver available from the epson site. It was for Windows XP (64-bit)
    SPT_C473001UCM | Epson Stylus Pro 9600 - UltraChrome Ink | Epson Stylus Pro Series | Professional Imaging Printers | Printers | Support | Epson US

    • Ran setup in "compatibility" mode for running the older driver and it said the driver was installed correctly.
    • Try to print and the new printer is not available to print from.
    • Checking in the control panel>hardware> "Devices and Printers" the Epson (showing as 'usb2.0 printer') is in the "unspecified Devices" section rather than the "printers" one.

    Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.
     
    ieatgreenmen, Feb 16, 2023
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