Printer installation

[MIKEHSAS]

When I try to install a printer I get the message PRINT PROCESSOR UNKOWN. This occurs at the end of the install after selecting the printer, port and after files copy from the CD. This terminates the install. What's going on???

 

[Warcorp]

Here is the info from Microsoft Article ID: Q105247<br>
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Err Msg: There are no Print Processors... Creating a Printer<br>
The information in this article applies to: <br>
Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1 <br>
Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1 <br>
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 <br>
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 <br>
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SYMPTOMS<br>
When you attempt to install a printer in Windows NT, you may receive one of the following error messages: <br>
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* There are no print processors <br>
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* Print Processor is unknown <br>
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CAUSE<br>
This behavior can occur if all of the following conditions exist: <br>
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* No print processor is specified in the Windows NT registry. <br>
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* The print processor file (Winprint.dll) is missing or corrupt. <br>
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RESOLUTION<br>
To resolve this problem, follow these steps: <br>
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Verify that the Winprint.dll file exists in the following folder: <br>
%SystemRoot%\system32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86 <br>
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If the Winprint.dll file is missing, use the following command to expand the Winprint.dl_ file on your Windows NT Setup CD-ROM or Setup disks to Winprint.dll in the above folder: <br>
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expand x:\i386\winprint.dl_ c:\winnt\system32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86\winprint.dll <br>
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where x: is the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive. <br>
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Verify that the print processor is configured correctly in the Windows NT registry. To do so, follow these steps: <br>
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system- wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk. <br>
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a. Locate the following key in the Windows NT registry: <br>
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HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print \Environments\Windows NT x86\Print Processors\winprint <br>
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If the Winprint key is not present, create it by clicking Add Key on the Edit menu. If Winprint.dll is not specified as the Driver value in the Winprint key, click Add Value on the Edit menu to create the Driver value using the following settings: <br>
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Driver:REG_SZ:winprint.dll <br>
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NOTE: It may be necessary to restart the computer after making these changes<br>
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