"Operation Could Not Be Completed" Error Message When Adding a Shared Local Printer (242857)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q242857

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install a shared local printer in Windows NT, you may receive the following error message:
Operation could not be completed

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Server service is not started.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Services.
  2. Click the Server service, and then click Startup.
  3. In the Startup Type box, click Automatic, and then click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

To share resources on a computer running Windows NT 4.0, the Server service must be started. If the Server service does not start or generates an error message, reapply your currently installed service pack. If this does not resolve the problem, make a note of the error message and consult the Microsoft Knowledge Base at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/search/

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/10/2001
Keywords:kbenv kbprb KB242857
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