Windows error dialog showing error 0x0000007c — The operation could not be completed

How to Fix Shared Printer Error 0x0000007c on Windows 10 and 11

How to Fix Shared Printer Error 0x0000007c on Windows 10 and 11 Error 0x0000007c — “The operation could not be completed” — is a common shared printer error on Windows 10 and Windows 11. It occurs when the client PC connects to a LAN shared printer and Windows fails to load the remote printer driver. This is a driver compatibility and SMB protocol issue, not a hardware failure or network outage. This guide explains every cause and walks through each fix in order. ...

May 30, 2026 · 6 min · Printer Help