Add Printer: Windows cannot connect to the printer. FIXED!

Fix Windows Cannot Connect to the Printer Issue. Easily!

1. Search "Registry Editor"

2. Locate Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print and right-click select New > Key > "DWORD (32-bit) Value"

3. Rename the file to RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled

4. Right Click select "Modify..."

5. Make sure the Value name is correct "RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled" Value Data is 0 and the Base is Hexadecimal and click OK.

And now follow the steps below to stop the Print Spooler service and then start it again.

1. Press Win+R (Windows logo key and R key) at the same time. A Run dialog box will open. Type services.msc in the run box and click OK button.

2. In the Name list, locate and double-click on services Print Spooler.

3. Click Restart.

Congratulations!

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