Lew - just a couple ''shot in the dark'' suggestions - no sure-cure.
You might check  [win.ini ] to be sure what device is listed. You might have
some luck using Belarc Advisor if it's available for XP. If it were me, I
would uninstall the printer and physically disconnect its wiring, then
reboot and see what happens, but I'm a little hap-hazard from time to time.
hth

Al Thompson

----- Original Message -----
From: "Lewis M Russakov"
Subject: [PCBUILD] Found New Hardware Wizard


> I sent the following computer problem a few weeks ago and never saw it
> come up on the list, so I am resending it as I still have the problem.
>
> Again hoping that someone can help me.
>
> I am at my wits end because every time I boot up, the "Found New Hardware
> Wizard" dialog box appears.
>
> Unfortunately, if I don't click cancel immediately, my computer locks up.
> Also I get a blank icon with the wizards name along side it on the
> Taskbar like when you minimize a window. I am not able to open that icon
> to close the Wizards box.
>
> The interesting thing is that the Wizard is telling me that it found a
> new printer and wants to install it, my current and only printer is
> installed and working perfectly.
>
> I have uninstalled and reinstalled my printer which did not correct the
> problem.
>
> Control Panel/Printer shows the following;  my printer and the fax part
> of my printer, Generic/Text Only, Microsoft Office Documents Image Writer
> and PaperPort.  I assume that the other printers listed shouldn't have
> anything to do with my problem since they must be installed to be shown
> in the list and I hate to delete them. I have searched in Explorer for
> any old printers that may not have been fully uninstalled and none show
> up.
>
> Beside reformatting, which I am trying to avoid, does anyone have any
> suggestions.
>
> I am running XP - sp2. My printer is a Canon MP730.
>
> Your help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Lew

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