0x00000bcb Error Adding Network Printer Share Windows

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If you’ve tried to add a network printer by double-clicking on the share name \\server\PrinterShareName and encountered the 0x00000bcb error, it’s likely due to recent Windows security updates.

Add the following DWORD on the PC having the issue (not server).

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint

RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators

Value of DWORD  0

(If you don’t see the registry keys “Printers” and “PointAndPrint” above, you can create them).

 

You can delete it after adding the printer