Monday, September 22, 2014

Windows sharing from limited user - access denied

Open Network and Sharing Center click Change advanced sharing settings

Public folder sharing - select - Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in Public Folders
Password protected sharing - Turn off password protected sharing


After you access the shared computer with the printer you receive and Access denied message when you want to access the printer.
Go to Control Panel - User Accounts - Credential Manager - Add a Windows credentials


Printer not appearing in devices and printers

Devices and Printers icon of the printer is missing but you can find the printer when you print from applications.
Go to services and find :
  • Device Association Service
  • Device Install Service
  • Device Setup Manager
Start them all and if you have more device ... something services start them all, and if any is on disabled put it on manual - they should appear as Manual (Trigger Start) - and restart the computer, then the printer should appear.

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