win 98se question

aces170

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i cannot print win98se safe mode.it tells me that there was an error writing to LPT1(Printer port).but then if i boot normally i can print.is there anyway to enable ptinting support in win98se
 

hairygit1

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In safe mode, most if not all drivers arent loaded, and that would include printer drivers.
The reason for this is that safe mode is there as a tool, so it loads up as little as it can [in microsoft terms]
 

Fern

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Originally posted by: hairygit1
In safe mode, most if not all drivers arent loaded, and that would include printer drivers.
The reason for this is that safe mode is there as a tool, so it loads up as little as it can [in microsoft terms]

Bingo!