Fix error 0x00000709, 0x00000040, 0x0000011b when sharing printer in LAN simply with 2 steps

While connecting to a shared printer from a computer in the LAN, if you encounter errors 0x00000709, 0x00000040, 0x0000011b when trying to connect to a shared printer.
This article will guide you to fix the above errors with just 2 simple steps.

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Learn about the errors

Error 0x00000709 occurs when you cannot set the default printer , the error message often appears on the screen Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000709) The machine can only recognize the old printer by default. When installing another printer, it cannot be set as default.

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For error code 0x00000040 , this error has many problems but is usually due to a problem with the connection from the printer to the wifi lan, try one of the following ways to fix error 0x00000040 " The Specified Network Name Is No Longer Available Error "

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0x0000011b: The situation is that it is impossible to print to shared printers over LAN, deleting and reinstalling the printer does not work, or Windows 7, Windows 10 clients cannot print to printers from Windows 10 servers with the message ' Windows cannot connect to printer' .

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Fix the error in 2 simple steps

To fix this error 0x00000709 0x00000040 0x0000011b, you need a little basic knowledge about computers, we just need a few simple operations with the following 2 steps:

Step 1 : Uninstall update packages KB5005565, KB5006670
Run CMD with Administrator rights , type the following commands:
wusa /uninstall /kb:5005565
wusa /uninstall /kb:5006670

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Step 2: Run the REG file with the content below, import it into the registry and restart the computer
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESystemCurrentControlSetControlPrint]
"RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled"=dword:00000000
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwarePoliciesMicrosoftWindows NTPrintersPointAndPrint]
"RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators"=dword:00000001

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If you don't know how to create a REG  file , you can download it here.

Source: Voz

Isabella Humphrey

Update 16 January 2025