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Fix: 0x000003eb Windows Installation Driver Error
Remove the printer driver and packages if you encounter this error
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Unable to install printer. Operation could not be completed (error 0x000003eb)appears when trying to install a printer. It prevents users from installing the printer device by recurrently showing the error. However, we’ll take you through some steps to resolve the error on Windows PCs.
Likewise, you may be interested in our article about theoperation could not be completed error 0x00000709and ways to fix it.
What causes the 0x000003eb Windows Installation driver error?
A couple of factors liable to cause the error 0x000003eb are as follows:
Depending on the circumstances, these causes might not be the same for all users. Nevertheless, we will proceed with some solutions to resolve the error on Windows 11.
How can I fix the 0x000003eb Windows installation driver error?
Go through the following preliminary checks before trying any advanced troubleshooting steps:
If you still can’t install the printer driver, proceed with the fixes below:
1. Remove the printer driver and package
Few users reported that using the older version of the driver worked for them.
The above steps will allow for a new printer driver package to be installed and also fix any interference the existing driver is causing during the installation process.
2. Remove the problematic driver’s configuration
Should the issue persists after doing this, remove all the drivers and try to reinstall the driver altogether.
3. Manually install a printer
Conclusively, you can check how to fix the0x000000C1 error codewhen installing a printer on Windows 11. Also, read about the0x00000040 printer errorand ways to resolve it on your computer.
Feel free to leave a comment if you have a different opinion or suggestions on what works for you when you get this error.
More about the topics:Driver issues,Printer Errors
Henderson Jayden Harper
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Passionate about technology, Crypto, software, Windows, and everything computer-related, he spends most of his time developing new skills.
