Re: Cannot run two device installations - well I only want one.

From: JAX (slipslide_at_pop.not)
Date: 06/29/04


Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 13:55:43 -0700

Hi Colin,

I am not familiar with your particular printer but, some printer's
installation requires you to install the software, including drivers, before
physically installing the printer. Re-read the instructions that came with
your printer and see if this is the case.

LOL, JAX

"Colin" <cambsman_sn@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:22ffd01c45dd2$bbaeb1c0$a001280a@phx.gbl...
> Im trying to add a Lexmark Printer/Scanner/Fax to my
> computer - running Windows XP via a USB cable.
>
> When I attach the printer to the computer via the USB
> cable - nothing appears on the screen, (i.e. it does not
> say I have attached any USB devices).
>
> When I go to run the setup program it cpmplains a
> hardware ssetup is already running.
>
> The same thing happens (tried after a reboot) of just
> gonig into control panel and add new hardware.
>
> Error message is:-
> You can only install only one device at a time.
> Another device installation is underway, when it is
> finished you cant try this wizard again.
>
> I cant find any other install running. (No applications
> running). Nothing that I think is an install in processes
> but not sure if I would recognise it there).
>
> Any advise on how to find out what install is running and
> how to kill it - much appreciated.
>
> Note checked via connection to my laptop and it worked.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Colin
>



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