Error 0x00000709 in Network Printing (Element Not Found) FIX
15Error 0x00000709 in Network Printing (Element Not Found) FIX
Commands Used:
wusa /uninstall /kb:5006670
reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint" /v RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
The cumulative update KB5006670 for Windows 10 brought a number of enhancements and it resolved around 74 problems. However, many users report that the KB5006670 update causes problems with network printing (the printer is unresponsive) or problems setting up the default printer or failure to install a shared network printer with error 0x00000709.
Problem description: After you install the KB5006670 update on Windows 10, users cannot print or connect to network printers or set a printer as the default printer with error(s):
Operation cannot be completed (error 0x00000709). Double check the printer name and make sure that the printer is connected to the network.
or
Element not found
or
Add Printer: Windows cannot connect to the printer – Operation failed with error 0x0000007c or 0x0000011b.
or
Network Printer Not Responding
If you're experiencing one of the above problems, or if you can't install a network printer, or if you can't set the default printer in Windows 10, watch this tutorial to fix the problem.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
error 0x00000709 element not active
error 0x00000709 element not be found
error 0x00000709 element not clickable
error 0x00000709 element not declared
error 0x00000709 element not detected
error 0x00000709 element not exported
error 0x00000709 element not exist
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.