Post by: Pureblood on October 20, 2006, 11:34:21 PM
Post by: Josetann on October 21, 2006, 01:23:50 AM
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 10:06:25 AM
Print spooler service
Are you printing when this is happening?
Do you have items in queu waiting to be printed?
Do you have the latest drivers for your Printer installed?
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 10:28:31 AM
No
And i think.
I terminated it any way. I looked it up on google and it said that it was not neccery so i terminated it.
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 10:48:04 AM
Can you go to your Windows control panel
Open the Printer and Faxes icon
Double click on your printer(s)
Any documents waiting to be printed?
If there is can you cancel the document
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 11:27:17 AM
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 12:08:53 PM
Just for curiousity
You will need spoolsv.exe to print, but sometimes it can be running from the wrong location
Can you create a .bat file please
Open Notepad (START>>>RUN>>>type in notepad)
Hit OK
Copy the contents of the CODE box, not including the word "code"
Paste it to the empty Notepad file
In Notepad click FILE>>SAVE AS
Change the Save as Type to All Files.
Name the file as find.bat
Save this file on the desktop
Code: [Select]
dir %Systemdrive%\spoolsv.exe /a h /s > files.txt
start notepad files.txt Double click on find.bat
A command window open, it will appear it's doing nothing, but in a minute or so
a Text file will open
Can you copy>>paste back here the whole contents please
If it looks clean, remember, spoolsv.exe will run everytime you restart the computer
We can set Print Spooler to manual so it won't start on startup
Creat a couple small .bat files to start and stop the service
So you only have Print Spooler running when you need it too
What happens right now when you try and print?
When you looked in Printer and Faxes
Do you just have Add Printer and your default printer>>your Printer is set to default isn't it?
Or are there other icons also?
Such as PDF printer or Microsoft Image printer
Are you sharing your Printer with other computers in the household?
If so
In Printer and Faxes, if you click on File>>Server Properties
Driver tab, Is the only driver installed the one for your Printer?
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 12:39:52 PM
Volume in drive C has no label.
Volume Serial Number is BC5A-49E7
OK When i try to print it sometimes prints wirelessly then others it dont. Usually don't. It used to always print wirelessly but not anymore. Don't know what i did.
Here is a screen shot of what the printer and fax thing looks like. This will probably be easier then me describing it.
(http://img317.imageshack.us/img317/2043/screenhunter034hb8.png)
Yes i am sharing the printer.
There is three things listed there there so i will give you a screen shot so you can see for yourself.
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/9448/screenhunter035ue7.png)
Hope i gave you enough details.
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 12:47:01 PM
Right click on each Printer and cancel any documents
Also check other computer in household to ensure there not trying to print to the Printer
Is this computer your using the computer the Printer is hooked too?
Do you have 2 HP printers by the same name?
I'm curious why there are 2 of them
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 12:50:35 PM
I might of screwed when i installed them but one is installed on the family room and if it doesn't always print wirelessly i disconnect the printer from the destop and connect it to my laptop.
No the printer is not hooked to this computer
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 12:54:41 PM
I was more concerned about the Microsoft Office Document Image writer
Did you right click on it and ensure there are no documents in queue?
So are you saying that the HP printer in the Family Room selected as default printer is the only Printer?
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 12:59:13 PM
Yes i right click no documents in the que.
Yes the only printer i have.
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 01:25:13 PM
Have you tried going into your computer>>Printer and faxes and set the Living room printer as default?
EDIT>>It is set as default, sorry
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 01:42:41 PM
(http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/7154/screenhunter037dl3.png)
I terminated the process again now i have a print job waiting in que.
EDIT: also I can't access any files on my familyroom computer eaither but from the family room i can access files on this computer. Here is a pic of what comes up.
(http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/3900/screenhunter038st8.png)
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 01:54:03 PM
I want to check something
Open Notepad (START>>>RUN>>>type in notepad)
Hit OK
Copy the contents of the CODE box, not including the word "code"
Paste it to the empty Notepad file
In Notepad click FILE>>SAVE AS
Change the Save as Type to All Files.
Name the file as find.bat
Save this file on the desktop
Code: [Select]
@echo off
cd C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS
dir /s /a > C:\find.txt
notepad C:\find.txt
del /q C:\find.txt Double click on find.bat
a Text file will open
Can you copy>>paste back here the whole contents please
Edit
The family room computer may not be set up to share the folder
Post by: Pureblood on October 21, 2006, 01:56:19 PM
Volume Serial Number is BC5A-49E7
Directory of C:\WINDOWS\system32\spool\PRINTERS
10/21/2006 02:50 PM <DIR> .
10/21/2006 02:50 PM <DIR> ..
0 File(s) 0 bytes
Total Files Listed:
0 File(s) 0 bytes
2 Dir(s) 34,314,362,880 bytes free
Post by: guestolo on October 21, 2006, 02:22:59 PM
So your trying to print and it can't find a printer
It seems as if you don't have File and print sharing set up properly on your computer
Do either of the computers have a software firewall installed, you could try temporarily disabling any firewalls and try accessing the folder/ printer again
Eliminate it from possibilites
Is the living room computer actually sharing that folder?
It should be as you see it, but just double check
Are you allowed permissions of the folder?
You can right click on it >>Properties >>Security>>permissions, you don't want full control
But you should have Read access
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 11:42:39 AM
I will give screen shots of everything you need.
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 11:47:11 AM
I think you just don't have things properly set up on your side or the living room side
Why do you want to completely delete the network
I'm not sure what your asking?
Remember, google is your friend
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 11:49:45 AM
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 12:10:20 PM
Is File and print sharing enabled on both computers?
Are you both sharing folder?
Any software firewalls enabled on any of the computers?
Is the other computer set to share printer in Printers and Faxes
Can you print to the other computer when the laptop is hooked up hardwired to the router
Or only when wireless?
What operating systems are all machines running Pro>>Home?
See if this link is any help
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/n...tain/share.mspx (http://\"http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/maintain/share.mspx\")
Maybe Josetann can chime in
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 12:31:39 PM
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 12:50:09 PM
Go to START>>RUN
type in conf
Hit OK
When Netmeeting opens
Click on TOOLS>>Options
Under the General tab, Uncheck "Run Netmeeting in the background when Windows starts"
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 01:47:29 PM
Also still trying to figure out my network thing.
I searched Google for the problem i am having. Now on the familyroom computer and the computer i am on named (justin) Can't acces each other. They see eachother but i click on it and it says \\(pcname) is not accessible........then at the end the network path was not found. I found many forums and i seen a thread that said to try something with the registry both comps. I made sure it said what it was supposed to and it did. I found another solution but you have to pay to see that. I guess i wll just keep on tryin till i fix it.
I also tried the Set up a home ot small office network thing again that didn't work.
But i had it working before i should figure it out now
I also think this maybe the problem but i am to stupid to know how to fix it. http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298804/ (http://\"http://support.microsoft.com/kb/298804/\")
Edit never mind i found what was the problem not i just have to read it and see if i can fix it. Here is the link.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634 (http://\"http://support.microsoft.com/kb/840634\")
EDIT AGAIN: ok i fixed using metod 2 now i can access my files on both computers i just can't use zonealrm anymore i think. Becuase i am pretty sure it has something to do with windows firewall. Is windows firewall good enough? or do u tihnk i can use zone alarm.
Also i can print wirelessly again. Hurray.
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 05:53:27 PM
There is documentation how to set up ZoneAlarm, I would have to find it
Or you can check their site or forums
I take it that the CPU doesn't spring to 95% everytime you print now?
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 06:02:30 PM
Edit: I aint so sure that zone alarm was causing me not being able to acces my other computer. I think it must of all started when i upgraded the family room to SP2. I think that is what caused it.
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 07:49:54 PM
But when you updated it too SP2, the Windows firewall get's enabled by default
Not quite the same as products such as ZoneAlarm, Sygates, etc...
Unlike XP firewall, they will help to block both incoming and outgoing traffic
You'll find, when users are trying to network computer
One of the first steps when behind a hardware firewall
Disable any other firewall software and take it out of the equation for troubleshooting purposes
After you have everything running properly, now it's time to enable software firewall and get it running properly
But I'm glad you shared what steps you did
/smile.gif\' class=\'bbc_emoticon\' alt=\':)\' /> Here's some more info on Firewalls
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial60.html (http://\"http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial60.html\")
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 08:19:22 PM
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 08:21:27 PM
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 08:25:04 PM
Oh and by the way thanks for posting that link. I learned a lot of new things.
Post by: guestolo on October 22, 2006, 08:30:50 PM
Stealth. filtering incoming traffic
If you have a software firewall such as Zone Alarm, and as indicated by the link
If you do/did have malware on your computer
It can filter incoming/outgoing traffic
So it's up to you, If you find that you are safe and know what you download>>install>>open
Your setup would be ok
If unsure, use a good software firewall
But you don't need ZA and XP firewall running together
I thought I remember that Sygates 5.6 free firewall worked well and easily configurable
But it's not supported anymore, many users still have it, because of it's ease of use and low system resources
Post by: Pureblood on October 22, 2006, 08:42:23 PM