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Cannot share my printer
I have two computers setup on a network using a router, Windows 7 is the os on both.
I have a homegroup setup and sharing folders and a printer with the computer number 2.
It was working fine then number 2 crashed and I had to reinstall the operating system.
Now I am using the homegroup and and connecting to the internet and sharing files on both.
But having trouble using the printer (which is setup for sharing) on computer 2.
If I look into Devices and Printers on 2 my printer is not shown.
So I went to: Add a network printer, there is a search which finds my printer.
Then the message: Checking for Windows Update, after a while the message:Windows cant find a driver.
I am nearly sure when I set this up before the crash I received the same message but Windows found the update.
I would like help on what to do next.
Thanks
wallie
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The printer should have come with a driver CD, or you should be able to download the driver from the manufacturer's web site.
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Some printers, when you start the install, at some point it will ask if the physical printer is a network printer. I answer yes and the programs goes and finds it. Just have to be patient is all.