How to Repair: Network Printer Installation Error Code 0x00005b3 in Windows 10

Have you encountered printer error 0x000005b3 in Windows 10? This problem was common in Windows 7 and was related to the printing device. Unfortunately, it has been reported in the latest version as well. The problem usually occurs when a third-party printer service or driver interferes with both existing and newly installed printers. To fix this stop code, the first step is to restart the printer spooler service. But in most cases, this remedy is useless.

When you are about to add a network printer, an error message appears – The operation cannot be completed. The error 0x000005b3 appears. It does not matter if you are logged in with a user account or an administrator account. In earlier versions of Windows, when this error was very common, Microsoft introduced patches 50979 (full mode) and 50984 (light mode). Previously, the print spooler was automatically reset, but as mentioned above, this does not work in Windows 10. read more

How to Repair “Error 0x0000052E” in Windows 10 PC

Some Windows users report that they constantly see error code 0x0000052E (Windows can’t connect to a printer) when trying to connect a new printer to their computer.

In this article, you will learn what this problem means, what its possible causes are, and how to solve it.

What causes error 0x0000052E in Windows 10?

  • If you get this warning on your PC, it means that your system has malfunctioned.
  • Error code “0x0000052e” is one of the problems that users may encounter as a result of the improper or failed installation or uninstallation of software that has left invalid entries in system items.
  • Other possible causes include improper system shutdowns, such as due to a power failure, accidental deletion of a required system file or writing of a system item by someone with insufficient technical knowledge, and several other factors.

Fixing error “0x0000052E” in Windows 10?

Use the login information manager

Windows 10 has a built-in login manager that stores all passwords, including those for logging in to websites, connected apps, and networks. You can save your password there, and it will be used automatically when you try to install the printer. read more

Printer Driver Troubleshooting: `Error 0x80070705` (Unknown Printer driver)

When you try to migrate printers from an old server to a new server using Group Policy Preferences (GPP), you may get an “Unknown Printer Driver” error, which prevents you from completing the operation. You may also see the following error code – 0x80070705. You can use one of the methods described below to solve the problem.

What is the cause of printer driver error 0x80070705?

Printer Spooler Service stuck in `limbo` state: Another possible scenario that could cause this problem is when the Printer Spooler Service, which handles the print log migration, is not closed or open. In this case, you can solve the problem by restarting the Printer Spooler Service. read more