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J.W.

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(Msg. 16) Posted: Thu Jul 19, 2007 10:26 pm
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Hello,

I am experiencing the "unable to find a core driver package" error. I'm
looking for a solution as well. In my case, I am trying to (re)install a HP
PSC1315 printer.

In my case, it begain when I could not install any USB devices without
problems. I had deleted the infcache.1 file as suggested by others. I was
finally clued into what was going wrong by looking at the report files
located in c:\Windows\WER\ReportQueue. (There's probably a more appropriate
location to find the information.)

Basically, the installation wasn't successful because "The system cannot
find the file specified." Somehow, it was only looking for the driver files
in the c:\Windows\inf directory.

After copying the driver file to this directory, I was successful in
installing my USB devices.

Since you know (from the previous post) what files need to be copied, and
you have those files from another Vista installation, you might want to try
to put them to the c:\Windows\inf directory. I don't know if this will
work, but it may be worth a try.

Regards,
J.W.

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> Alan,
>
> I copied those files from another Vista installation but I am unsure
> about what to do with them.
>
> I also did step 13 in this document while trying to repair my Adobe PDF
> printer a while back.
>
> http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=333221
>
> I have since gotten all my printers to reinstall, just not the XPS
> one.
>
> Step 13 of the Adobe document told me to search
> http://support.microsoft.com for the 810894 article. I did the
> following in that article.
>
> I started Windows Explorer, and then deleted all files and folders in
> the following two folders:
>
> . c:\windows\system32\spool\printers
> . c:\windows\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86
>
> I Clicked Start, clicked Run, typed regedit in the Open box, and then
> pressed ENTER.
>
> Navigated to and then clicked the following registry key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows
> NT x86
>
> Viewed the list of subkeys. Which were only the following:
>
> . Drivers
> . Print Processors
>
> I didn't delete any subkeys becuase the above mentioned were the only
> ones in there.
>
> I located and then expand the following registry key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows
> NT x86\Drivers
>
> I expand the Version-x subkey or subkeys, and then delete the printer
> driver entries.
>
> Navigated to and then clicked the registry key:
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors
>
> Viewed the list of subkeys. I only deleted the keys that pertained to
> what I was doing so I left the following keys in there.
>
> Bluetooth Printer Port
> BP20 Langmon
> Local Port
> Standard TCP/IP Port
> USB Monitor
> WSD Port
>
> Then I restarted and reinstalled all my printers. Only the XPS printer
> wouldn't reinstall.
>
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2007 2:59 am
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J.W.,

I combined the files from the other Vista installation and the files
from the "C:\Windows\System32\spool\tools\Microsoft XPS Document
Writer" folder and put them in a folder called "XPS" and copied it to
the "C:\Windows\inf" directory and then tried to install the MXDW on
the XPSPort; it didn't work.

Now at least Vista is prompting me to "Provide a printer driver." I
believe it was asking for the Vista install DVD; I put that in but it
didn't work anyway.

Thanks for the help anyway.


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(Msg. 18) Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:05 am
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I'd set a Restore Point and then try it (possibly install in XP
compatibility mode).
You are missing the sub-system and that should install it. Whether it works
or not is another story.

It seems easier to try than a full system repair.

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> Directly on the Redistributing Windows Vista Print Drivers page:
> http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/device/print/PrintDrv_redist.mspx it says
> "Note: These packages are not intended for use on Windows Vista and
> later releases and driver setup packages should not attempt to install
> these packages on Windows Vista. The XPSDrv system components are
> pre-installed on Windows Vista and later releases."
>
> I guess the only real solution to this problem is to repair Vista. I
> don't think I'm going that far to reinstall the XPS printer. I sent an
> email to prninfo DeleteThis @microsoft.com about this problem so maybe I'll get a
> response back soon.
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 1:05 am
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BillR,

Are you saying that I should install the MXDW in XP Compatibility Mode?
How do I do that if I don't have an executable file?


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(Msg. 20) Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:10 pm
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that's what I'd try but I'd back up the system by setting a Restore point
first.. Will it allow you to download it? Either that or the XPS Experience
pack.

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> BillR,
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> Are you saying that I should install the MXDW in XP Compatibility Mode?
> How do I do that if I don't have an executable file?
>
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Mon Jul 23, 2007 12:10 pm
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BillR,

Where would I download MXDW? I think you are referring to the XPS
Essentials Pack but the XPSEP Vista 32 bit.msu file does not have any
options it its properties to run it in XP Compatibility Mode.


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(Msg. 22) Posted: Tue Jul 24, 2007 3:26 pm
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I *think* you'd need this:

"The XPSDrv Redist Package (XPSEPSC) contains the system and driver
components that enable the XPSDrv print drivers to be installed and to
enable the XPSDrv filter pipeline component to function. The XPSEPSC will be
redistributed via a executable package (exe). You can access the XPSEPSC
package and redistribution agreement through the Microsoft Connect site,
under the 'Windows Vista XPSDrv Driver Redistribution' program. See
https://connect.microsoft.com for more information.

"

you'd probably need to sign up as a developer.

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> BillR,
>
> Where would I download MXDW? I think you are referring to the XPS
> Essentials Pack but the XPSEP Vista 32 bit.msu file does not have any
> options it its properties to run it in XP Compatibility Mode.
>
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 6:45 am
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Alan,

You were right! I had a corrupt INFCACHE.1 file. I now have the
Microsoft XPS Document Writer Printer reinstalled on Vista!

The FIX:

1. Type "C:\Windows\inf" into the search box on the start menu.
2. Locate the INFCACHE.1 file and right-click it and select
Properties.
3. On the INFCACHE.1 Properties window tab to the "Security" tab and
click the "Edit" button to change permissions on this file.
4. On the Permissions for INFCACHE.1 window click the "Add" button.
5. On the Select Users or Groups window click the "Advanced" button.
6. A new Select Users or Groups window will open and then click the
"Find Now" button.
7. The search results are sorted alphabetically; locate the username
you logon to Windows with and then double-click.
8. Under the "Enter the objects names to select..." you should see
something like this _YOURCOMPUTERNAME\Yourusername_.
9. Now click the OK button.
10. You will now return to the Permissions for INFCACHE.1 window.
11. Under the Permissions for Yourusername you need to tick "Full
Control" under the Allow column. Click the "Apply" button and then the
"OK" button.
12. You will be prompted with a "Windows Security" window, just click
the "Yes" button and continue.
13. Delete the INFCACHE.1 file.
14. Restart your computer.
15. Open the Printers folder.
16. Click the "Add a printer" button.
17. Select "Add a local printer."
18. Select the XPSPort on the "Use an existing port" radio button and
click the "Next" button.
19. Locate Microsoft under the Manufacturer and Microsoft XPS Document
Writer under the Printers and click the "Next" button.
20. If prompted to "replace the current driver," do so and click the
"Next" button.
21. Chose a name for the printer and you're done!

P.S. This trick works for the Adobe PDF printer as well.


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(Msg. 24) Posted: Wed Jul 25, 2007 5:47 pm
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Yippee!!
I have been following your saga with great interest!
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(Msg. 25) Posted: Fri Jul 27, 2007 2:41 am
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Quite the saga actually, I hope that I've helped others with this same
problem. And thanks to everyone else who helped!


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