How to remove disconnected network printers in Vista?

[aphex]

I have two network printers i need to remove from my Printers in Vista. Neither are on the network I am currently on and the computer they were connected via no longer is available, so they will effectively never be on the network in that capacity again.

When i try to remove just by selecting delete, it throws an error: "Printer cannot be removed. Make sure that you have typed the name correctly, and that the printer is connected to the network."

When I try as an admin, it throws another error: "Printer cannot be removed. Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000866).


Why must everything in Vista be a pain in the ass?

 

[loup garou]

Never had this problem before, I've disconnected/deleted dozens of network printers. What are the printer models? Did they install through software (uninstall it) or through the wizard or through a unc path? Also, try stopping the print spooler service then deleting them.

 

[aphex]

I used Add a Printer Wizard - Both Brother DCP7020's

 

[loup garou]

hrm...not sure what to say, they appear to have builtin Vista drivers and if you installed through the wizard, it should be a snap. Did you try stopping the print spooler then removing them?

 

[aphex]

yea, no luck