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This Operation Requires an Interactive Window Station [Fix]
A strange error caused by faulty device drivers
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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This Operation Requires an Interactive Window Station is a rather strange error. Software windows allowing users to interact with an app are not opening, and you’ll need to enable them.
This error has been connected to thePrintNightmare vulnerabilityfrom 2021. However, it persists to this dayaffecting drivers for your computerand devices. Luckily, it’s pretty easy to fix.
Why does this error occur in the first place?
Before getting into how to fix this error, it’s important to list what causes it. That way, you can take the necessary steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again.
How do I fix this Interactive Window Station error?
There are many different ways you can try out to tackle the Interactive Window Station error. If the easier ones don’t work, try out one of the complex solutions:
1. Modify default driver installation behavior
Setting the value to1forces the computer to require administrator permission to install print drivers. Setting it to 0 gets rid of this requirement. See if changing the value solves the problem.
2. Gain admin permissions through File Explorer
3. Gain admin permissions via Command Prompt
4. Perform a clean boot
After the clean boot, re-enable the startup apps one by one. See if the problem returns. If it does, uninstall that app or contact your computer’s manufacturer.
5. Reinstall drivers
What can I do if I get the Blue Screen of Death after installing drivers?
If you get the Blue Screen of Death after an update, you probably have some faulty drivers. Immediatelyroll back the drivers, which you can do via the Device Manager.
It’s also recommended that you run an SFC scan to clear any corruption that might have occurred. And if you’re a gamer, try not to overclock your computer, as this is another cause.
Speaking of the Blue Screen of Death, you should learn how toresolve Error Code 0x00000024. Conflicting apps can cause this. Perform a clean boot, identify the problematic software, and uninstall the
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Cesar Cadenas
Networking & Security Specialist
Cesar has been writing for and about technology going on for 6 years when he first started writing tech articles for his university paper. Since then, his passion for technology blossomed into a prosperous writing career. He first started writing about tech in the entertainment world and would later move on to write about smart life tech and social media. He was recently a Technical Writer for tech company Extron where he wrote user guides for audio and video equipment.
He has since moved on to being a freelance writer looking to have a career in copywriting and hopes to share his love and knowledge of technology with the world. Recently, Cesar has written for the cryptocurrency news site, BTCPro and helping people understand tech.
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Cesar Cadenas
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Cesar is a tech expert passionate about Windows, Microsoft, and anything surrounding the world of PCs.
