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Error Msg While Installing Printer: Driver Could Not Be Loaded

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Article ID:134575
Last Review:November 15, 2006
Revision:1.1
This article was previously published under Q134575

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install a printer, you may receive the following error message:
This printer cannot be installed now because its driver (driver name) could not be loaded. The driver or the INF file may be damaged. Restart Windows, and then try again.

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CAUSE

The driver file specified in the error message is damaged.

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RESOLUTION

Delete or rename the file specified in the error message, and then reinstall the printer. The file mentioned in the error message is usually located in the Windows\System folder.

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APPLIES TO
•Microsoft Windows 95

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Keywords: 
KB134575

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