Microsoft KB Archive/811266

= You receive a &quot;Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close&quot; error message when you try to open My Network Places in Windows XP =

Article ID: 811266

Article Last Modified on 6/16/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to open My Network Places, you may receive the following error message:

Windows Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for any inconvenience.



CAUSE
This issue occurs when you try to share a Canon MultiPass F30 or F50 printer on a home network. As of August 2002, the MultiPass F30 and F50 printer driver does not support printer sharing in Windows XP.



RESOLUTION
As of August 2002, you cannot use the Network Printing option with the MultiPass F30 or MultiPass F50 printer. To resolve this issue, contact Canon to inquire about the availability of an updated MultiPass F30 or MultiPass F50 printer driver that supports printer sharing. For information about how to contact Canon, visit the following Canon Web site:

http://www.usa.canon.com/html/canonindex.html



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Additional query words: WinXP WindowsXP WinHomeXP WindowsXPHome crash freeze fail

Keywords: kbprb KB811266

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