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How To Fix Eror Printer Sharing

This document provides steps to fix the "Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709" that can occur when trying to access a shared printer on a network. The error is typically caused by accidental changes to files, services or permissions on the computer. The solution involves restarting key services like the computer browser, print spooler and Windows firewall on the computer where the printer is installed. It also involves granting "Everyone" group full control permissions in the registry. Once these steps are completed on the printer computer, the document outlines accessing the printer from another computer on the network by entering the printer computer's IP address.

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How To Fix Eror Printer Sharing

This document provides steps to fix the "Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709" that can occur when trying to access a shared printer on a network. The error is typically caused by accidental changes to files, services or permissions on the computer. The solution involves restarting key services like the computer browser, print spooler and Windows firewall on the computer where the printer is installed. It also involves granting "Everyone" group full control permissions in the registry. Once these steps are completed on the printer computer, the document outlines accessing the printer from another computer on the network by entering the printer computer's IP address.

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How to Fix “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709” Error When Using

Shared Printer?
By Amit / December 3, 2021
Are you trying to set a new default printer on a computer via a network and are getting

the message “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709”? Don’t worry, this

problem can be easily solved if you follow the solution shared below. In this tutorial, we

will explain how to fix “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709” error when

using shared printer.

What Causes “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709”?

While installing a printer you make some changes on your computer files, Windows

Services, registry entries and many other settings. However, these changes can be

altered when you install another printer or other printing applications. Sometimes the
permissions are changed due to malware or conflicting programs by the Windows

Firewall, which makes the printer to stop working normally.

The “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709” or the “Error 0x00000709” is

usually caused due to the above-mentioned accidental changes on your Windows

computer. Therefore, whether you are trying to solve this problem on a shared network

printer or a directly connected printer, the solution given below will work for all the

conditions.

How to Fix “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709” Error When
Using Shared Printer?

When solving this error over a network computer and printer you will have to work with

at least two computers. First is the computer where the printer is directly connected and

installed and the second computer is where you are unable to access the printer and

witnessing the Error 0x00000709. In order to solve this error, first you will have to

perform all the steps on the main computer, which is where the printer is connected and

installed, then check the error on the second computer.


Before following the steps given below make sure that the printer is connected to the

network and is working properly. The steps given below will work for all the versions of

the Windows operating system.

1) Steps for the First Computer


Make sure that you are logged into your Windows through Administrator account or

you have Administrator privileges. This is extremely important for the success of this

solution.

1. Open Windows Explorer window, right click ‘This PC’ and choose

‘Manage’ from the options.


2. In the Computer Management window, click on the ‘Services’ option

under the ‘Services and Applications’ section.

3. In the list of Services, locate and right click ‘Computer Browser’, then

choose ‘Restart’ from the listed options. Wait for the Computer Browser

Service to restart.
4. Next, locate and right click ‘Print Spooler’ service, then select ‘Restart’

from the options. Wait for the Print Spooler Service to restart.

5. Then, locate and right click ‘Windows Firewall’ service and select ‘Restart’

from the given options. Wait for the Windows Firewall Service to restart.
6. After restarting all the three above-mentioned services click on the ‘Close’

button at the top right side of the Computer Management window.

7. Simultaneously, press and hold the ‘Win’ and ‘R’ keys on your keyboard.

This will open the Run dialog box. Type ‘regedit’ in the dialog box and

click on the ‘OK’ button.

8. In the Registry Editor window, expand the folder tree to locate

“HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\WindowsNT\

CurrentVersion\Windows”. Now, right click the ‘Windows’ folder and


choose ‘Permissions’ from the shown options.

9. In the Permissions, choose ‘All Applications Packages’, then ‘Allow’ ‘Full

Control’ by checking the relevant box and finally click on the ‘Apply’

button.
10. Next, choose ‘Administrators’ from the list, then check ‘Full Control’ box

under ‘Allow‘ and finally click on the ‘Apply’ button.

11. Click on the ‘Add’ button to create a new group.

12. In the Select Users window, click on the ‘Advanced’ button.


13. Click on the ‘Find Now’ button, then locate and select ‘Everyone’ from the

search results and click on the ‘OK’ button.

14. Check that ‘Everyone’ is listed in the object names, then click on the ‘OK’

button.
15. Now, choose ‘Everyone’ group from the list and ‘Allow’ ‘Full Control’ to

this group. Then, click on the ‘Apply’ button to finalize the changes and

finally the ‘OK’ to confirm all the changes.

16. Click on the ‘Start’ button, choose ‘Power’ option and select ‘Restart’ to

reboot your computer.


After the computer reboots all the changes made above will take effect, thus, now is the

time to move to the network computer where you are unable to connect with your

network printer and are experiencing the Error 0x00000709.

2) Steps for the Second Computer


To properly follow the steps mentioned below you must know the IP Address of the

computer where the printer is installed.

1. Simultaneously, press and hold the ‘Win’ and ‘R’ keys on your keyboard to

open the Run dialog box. In the Run dialog box, type the ‘IP Address’ and

click on the ‘OK’ button.


2. In the Network window, double click on the printer you want to access.

3. When you see the message ‘Connecting to printer’ it’s a sign that the

Error 0x00000709 has been resolved.

That’s it, you have fixed the “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709” error

on a shared printer.

Now you know how to fix “Operation could not be completed error 0x00000709” error

when using shared printer on a Windows computer. However, do remember that the

solution given above can be used for printers which are accessed via network as well as

the printers which are directly connected with your computer

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