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I put a clean copy of Windows XP Pro on a Dell computer. After updating everything, and download the latest driver install program from HP, I eagerly install the printer.

Everything is fine and all, up until step 2 of 4 in the driver and program install, I am promoted with a cryptic "Access Denied" which halts installation. I have checked the HP knowledge base, and found a tool that would correct this problem for 90% of people. Guess who is in the 10%?

So how can I install this simple printer in Windows XP, this printer worked previously on this machine, also with the same version of Windows XP, flawlessly without any issues.

And Yes I am installing this program as a System Administrator, and running the setup file as the Administrator. I shouldn't be getting these messages. Help?

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  • Anybody? Bueller? Bueller? :(
    – Urda
    Feb 17, 2010 at 15:55

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Have you tried to install the driver manually through the device manager?

Universal Extractor should be able to rip the installer.

Unless someone really needs all the additional programs provided with the installer, this would be my preferred method to install HP printer/scanner drivers.

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  • Oh my GOD that program looks like what I needed! I shall try it right away.
    – Urda
    Feb 20, 2010 at 21:23
  • ...and no I was looking for the barebones driver. I try to avoid bloatware :)
    – Urda
    Feb 20, 2010 at 21:24
  • Except I couldn't extract the drivers :( it failed.
    – Urda
    Feb 20, 2010 at 21:31
  • ...except on the third attempt it did! Got the driver file, printer is now installed. That is an awesome utility, and is being added to my "toolbelt" as we speak.
    – Urda
    Feb 20, 2010 at 21:40
  • @Urda - yep, UniExtractor is quite handy, easy to rip installers and use programs 'portable'.
    – Molly7244
    Feb 20, 2010 at 21:50

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