Windows 10: Unable to add any printers due to an accidental change in security settings

Discus and support Unable to add any printers due to an accidental change in security settings in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have 2 wireless printers. I am the only user/administrator for my laptop with Windows 10. Somehow, when i went in to look at security access, I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Wintergreen 3116, Jun 5, 2019.

  1. Unable to add any printers due to an accidental change in security settings


    I have 2 wireless printers. I am the only user/administrator for my laptop with Windows 10. Somehow, when i went in to look at security access, I removed MYSELF from access to manage printers. I have tried everything...removing and adding back, updating and resetting hard drive, just to name a few.


    I spent 3 hours on the phone with Microsoft, who had fo escalate the problem, and they still couldnt figure it out. Please, anyone??


    Thank you

    :)
     
    Wintergreen 3116, Jun 5, 2019
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  2. elleswett Win User

    Win 10 changes printer settings if not a default printer

    I understand this. My question was a work around that. If you are printing multiple documents and having to go in between label printer and regular printer, setting the printer default manually is an extra step that will not suffice due to it's inefficiency.
    Other suggestion?
     
    elleswett, Jun 5, 2019
    #2
  3. Unable to perform print and change the print settings.

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I appreciate if you could answer few questions to narrow down to the issue.


    • What is the make and model of the computer and the printer?

    • What is the exact problem that you are facing?

    • Did you change any print settings?

    • Is the printer getting detected?

    • Did you install any third party security application?
    If you are unable to print and as an initial troubleshooting step,
    I suggest you to run printer troubleshooter and check if it helps to resolve the issue.

    1. Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

    2. Select Troubleshooting.

    3. Select View all on the top left corner.

    4. Click Printer.

    5. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.

    6. Check if issue persists.

    Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

    Thank you.
     
    Krishna Prasobh V, Jun 5, 2019
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  4. Unable to add any printers due to an accidental change in security settings

    how do i change disconnected setting to connected setting on my printer

    Hi Robert,

    I suggest you to run the Printer Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

    • In Search window type Troubleshooting and click on it to open it.
    • Click on Hardware and Sound.
    • Then click on Printer to run the troubleshooter. Follow onscreen steps.
    I suggest you to try the steps provided in the link below and check if it helps. It helps in checking settings, installing drivers and identifying and fixing the printer issues.

    Fix printer problems: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/fix-printer-problems


    Hope this helps in resolving the issue with the Printer. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

    Thank you.
     
    Kalpana Shankarappa, Jun 5, 2019
    #4
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