"Print processor does not exist" What can I do? Printer is a Brother MFC-J430w.

Anonymous
2012-02-12T09:04:59+00:00

I am trying to install a Brother MFC-J430w wireless printer on my 32 bit Dell PC. I've downloaded the driver off the Internet, but I get a prompt saying "Unable to install printer. The print processor does not exist." What should I do?

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Anonymous
2012-02-13T03:56:53+00:00

Can you check the following registry key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Environments\Windows NT x86\Print Processors\winprint

At that registry key, in the right window, is "Driver" of the type REG_SZ and is the "Data"  winprint.dll?

Also, check that the winprint.dll exists in the C:\Windows\System32\spool\prtprocs\w32x86 folder.

More info in the following article which is for Windows NT but, in general, should also apply to Windows 7:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/153355

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Anonymous
2012-02-13T11:58:21+00:00

Yes, you could try changing localspl.dll to winprint.dll

Create a System Restore point beforehand and restart the computer afterward.

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-07-22T01:58:25+00:00

    Just need the .evtx file.

    The following link has some info on sharing a folder on OneDrive for Business:

    http://office.microsoft.com/en-ca/sharepoint-server-help/share-documents-or-folders-in-onedrive-for-business-HA102788380.aspx

    You want to share the folder containing the evtx file or the evtx file itself with "Everyone" and post a link.

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-21T10:18:41+00:00

    I deleted that registry key, then created the .evt file. However, I also got a folder containing a .MTA file. Both are about 8MB. Do you need both?

    I don't have OneDRive but OneDrive for Business,  can't see how to proceed with this.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-07-21T09:21:26+00:00

    Can you check if the following registry key exists?:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WINEVT\Channels*Microsoft-Windows-DxpTaskRingtone/Analytic*

    If so, can you delete the Microsoft-Windows-DxpTaskRingtone/Analytic registry key.

    Right-click Microsoft-Windows-DxpTaskRingtone/Analytic > Delete

    Create a System Restore Point beforehand and restart the computer afterward.

    There seems to be a bug in the update to Windows 8.1/Windows 2012 R2 that has affected some users. it's described in the following link:

    http://www.iconicit.co.uk/blog/manageability-event-viewer-errors-windows-2012-r2-upgrade

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