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Can't remove printer from Windows 7
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Mar 15, 2026113128 viewsConfidence Score0%
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I am running Windows 7/64-bit (Ultimate). I recently replaced my printer. For some reason, I cannot remove the printer from Windows. I have gone to Start | Devices and Printers, right-clicked on the printer and chosen "remove device". Everything appears seems to work -- I get a UAC elevation prompt…
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Fix for: Can't remove printer from Windows 7
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From [here][1] (link removed due to spammy site): After removing the printer from Devices and Printers there are still traces of the driver to re-install itself when plugging in the device. Under Control Panel and Administrative tools theres a new o…
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