Microsoft KB Archive/242857

= "Operation Could Not Be Completed" Error Message When Adding a Shared Local Printer =

Article ID: 242857

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

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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/

Keywords: kbenv kbprb KB242857

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