Windows 10: Can't open printer preferences Windows 10

Discus and support Can't open printer preferences Windows 10 in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; We upgraded to Windows 10 Pro 1909, 18363.720 and now I cannot access printer preferences. No matter which printer I try or which application, if I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by GeoffreyUT, Mar 31, 2020.

  1. Can't open printer preferences Windows 10


    We upgraded to Windows 10 Pro 1909, 18363.720 and now I cannot access printer preferences. No matter which printer I try or which application, if I select "Printer Properties" or "Printer Preferences," where you can choose paper size and color management options, etc. not where you choose ports or drivers, the screen just blips and then goes back to the application as if I hadn't clicked anything. This is preventing me from printing with any options other than the default settings. It started in Adobe Acrobat, and especially when I would choose the "Advanced" tab trying to find the preset shortcuts. I could restart my computer to get the functionality of the Printer Preferences back, but now it happens in all apps for all printers no matter how many times I shutdown or reboot.

    :)
     
    GeoffreyUT, Mar 31, 2020
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  2. Can't change printer preferences in Windows 10

    Hi Chris,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

    I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.


    • What exactly happens when you try to go into printer driver settings from Control Panel?
    I suggest you to try the steps given below and check if it helps:

    Step 1:


    • Type change default printer and hit
      enter.


    • Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.

    Step 2:


    • Type printers and scanners and hit
      enter.


    • Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.

    Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

    Regards,

    Jenith
     
    Jenith_James, Mar 31, 2020
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  3. Ahhzz Win User
    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Mar 31, 2020
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  4. Yolvi Ell Win User

    Can't open printer preferences Windows 10

    printer preferences causing protection fault windows 10

    Hi,

    Outdated printer drivers can cause issues when using printers. We'd like to learn more about your concern so that we could provide the proper resolution. We just have a few questions for you:

    • Which build version of Windows 10 is on your computer? To check, click
      Start
      , type winver, and press Enter. For example, 14393.1066.
    • Did you make any changes to your computer before this happened?
    • What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

    As an initial recommendation, we suggest that you follow the steps carefully in this

    article
    to fix printer problems. The article provides step-by-step instructions for running the automatic printer troubleshooter, updating your printer driver, and resetting the spooler service.

    We look forward to your response and the result of the initial troubleshooting.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Mar 31, 2020
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