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Q134575: Error Msg While Installing Printer: Driver Could Not Be Loaded

Article: Q134575
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
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Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to install a printer, you may receive the following error message:

  This printer cannot be installed now because its driver (driver name) could
  not be loaded. The driver or the INF file may be damaged. Restart Windows,
  and then try again.

CAUSE
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The driver file specified in the error message is damaged.

RESOLUTION
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Delete or rename the file specified in the error message, and then reinstall the
printer. The file mentioned in the error message is usually located in the
Windows\System folder.

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Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3

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