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  1. #1
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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.

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