Support for Windows XP has ended
Microsoft ended support for Windows XP on April 8, 2014. This change has affected your software updates and security options. Article ID: 298370 - View products that this article applies to. System TipThis article applies to a different version of Windows than the one you are using. Content in this article may not be relevant to you.Visit the Windows 7 Solution Center This article was previously published under Q298370 SYMPTOMS Whenever you restart your computer, the Found New Hardware
Wizard may detect your previously installed printer, even though it is not a
newly installed printer. CAUSEThis problem may occur if one of the following conditions is true:
WORKAROUNDTo work around this problem, complete all the steps in the
New Hardware Wizard, even though the wizard cannot detect a new printer.
RESOLUTIONImportant This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/
)
How to back up and restore the registry in WindowsTo resolve this problem, contact the manufacturer of your printer for an updated driver or specific instructions about how to complete the Found New Hardware Wizard for your particular printer. For example, visit the following HP Web site for information about HP printers: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHome?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en To use Registry Editor to remove the damaged registry key, follow these steps:
(http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHome?lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en)
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information. PropertiesArticle ID: 298370 - Last Review: December 1, 2007 - Revision: 5.4 APPLIES TO
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