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Printer Sharing Error 0x000006d9 Windows 7.

The printer is connected to my desktop PC and works propertly. I am attempting to share the printer with other computers via windows 7. In the printer properties section when I attempt to share the printer I get the following error: Printer settings could not be saved. Operation cound not be completed (error 0x000006d9).  I have the firewall off. I am the adminstrator.

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Hi,

 

As per the article given below, this issue may occur if you have stopped or disabled the Windows Firewall Service. To share printers in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2, you must have the Windows Firewall Service enabled.

Error 0x000006D9 when you try to share a printer on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2123653

 

 

Hope this information is helpful.

Amrita M

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Last updated February 8, 2023 Views 17,780 Applies to: