Windows 10: Shared printer stopped working after a windows update : 0x00000040

[1] Error Code: 0x00000040[2] Summarize the Problem: "Shared printer stopped working after a windows update"MAY, 2024 connecting network shared printer is showing error code 0x00000040 We are facing this issue when we try to reconnect the sharing printer [3] System Information: Printer: SAMSUNG SL-M2620 Window 11 Pro [4] Already Tried: Run Printer TroubleshooterClear and Reset the Printer SpoolerDelete , reinstall and update Printer driversPlease propose solutions or provide other information.

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error code 0x00000040

while connecting network shared printer its showing error code 0x00000040 how to solve this error pls help..(printer installed and shared in windows11 system)

 

Can't share printer—getting error message

Step 1: Go to store.
Step 2: Buy a less shitty printer.
Step 3: Pick up some beer while you are there.
Step 4: Enjoy both your new printer and your beer.

In all seriousness, I have had more issues with Lexmark printers and their shitty drivers then any other manufacturer, HP is a close second though.

However, if you don't want to get a new printer*Laugh :laugh:, and I can understand that, when my Lexmark was giving me the same troubles in Win7(and Vista) I had to make sure the Windows firewall was ON and the firewall service was enabled and running. After I shared it I could re-disable the firewall and firewall services.

 

turning on file and printer sharing windows 10

Thank you for the update. What we can suggest now is to turn on File and Printer sharing in Command Prompt. Here are the steps to do it:

• Leave File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned
  on.
• Type CMD in the Search bar.
• Right-click on Command Prompt, and select Run as Administrator.
• Type netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes, and hit
  Enter.
• Exit from the command prompt, and check if it will work.

If issue persists, try turning it on using Powershell, and check if it works. Here are the steps:

• Leave File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks turned
  on.
• Type Powershell in the Search bar.
• Right-click on Windows PowerShell, and select
  Run as Administrator.
• Type netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group="File and Printer Sharing" new enable=Yes, and hit
  Enter.
• Close PowerShell.

Let us know how it goes.