When you connect a shared printer on Windows 11 Pro 23H2, you may receive the Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000709) pop-up message. This post from MiniTool introduces how to remove the Windows 11 Pro 23H2 error 0x00000709.

Many users complain that they receive the Windows 11 Pro 23H2 error 0x00000709 when connecting the shared printer. The following are the 2 forums:

I have an issue I am unable to solve. It's a new Dell Optiplex 7010 and Dell can't help with this. I don't have a support contract with MS so here I am. It is running Windows 11 23H2 fully up to date. I added one network printer (by IP or hostname didn't matter) that is not shared, just a standard network printer that works fine. No issue with it working but I get the error pop up at every logon. No employee will want to deal with this.Microsoft
There seems to be an issue in sharing printers from Windows 11 (23H2) to previous versions of Windows. If I try to access the properly shared printer on Windows 11 from Windows 7 OS, double clicking on the printer gives a 0x00000709 error, and trying to connect to a printer gives a "Can't connect to the printer" error.https://www.ntlite.com/

If you are facing the same problem, follow the below 5 ways to solve it.

Fix 1: Run the Windows Printer Troubleshooter

You can fix the Windows 11 Pro 23H2 printing error 0x00000709 by running Windows 11 built-in troubleshooter. Here is how to do that:

1. Press the Windows key + I key to open the Settings application.

2. Go to System Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters.

3. Find Printer and click the Run button.

run the Pinter troubleshooter
Get /eSCL/ScannerStatus HTTP/1.1 Host: Localhost – 7 Ways!
Get /eSCL/ScannerStatus HTTP/1.1 Host: Localhost – 7 Ways!

When using a printer, it keeps printing pages with the “Get/eSCL/ScannerStatus HTTP/1.1 Host: localhost” message. Here are 8 fixes.

Read More

Fix 2: Change RPC Connection Settings

To fix the error 0x00000709 Operation could not be completed on Windows 11 Pro 23H2, you can change RPC connection settings.

1. Press the Windows + R keys together to open Run. Then, type gpedit.msc in it.

2. In the left-sidebar, select Administrative Templates > Printers.

3. Find and double-click Configure RPC connection settings.

double-click Configure RPC connection settings

4. Then, choose the Enabled option. Select RPC over named pipes from the drop-down menu. Then, click Apply > OK.

choose RPC over named pipes

Fix 3: Change the Registry

You can also change the registry items to fix the “Windows 11 Pro 23H2 error 0x00000709”. Follow the guide below:

1. Press the Windows + R keys together to open Run. Then, type regedit in it.

2. Go to the following path:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC

3. On the right side, find and double-click RpcUseNamedPipeProtocol. If you can’t see it, right-click on space and select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it RpcUseNamedPipeProtocol.

4. Two values need to be configured:

RpcOverTcp (default) – set it to 0.

RpcOverNamedPipes – set it to 1.

Fix 4: Restart Print Spooler service

You can restart the Printer Spooler Service to fix the Windows 11 Pro 23H2 error 0x00000709.

1. Type Services in the Search box to open it.

2. Find Printer Spooler and right-click it to select Restart.

3. Try to connect to the printer again after the service restarts.

Fix 5: Uninstall the Rcently Update

If you receive the Windows 11 Pro 23H2 printing error 0x00000709 after installing the recent update, you should uninstall it. To do that, follow these steps:

Tips:
It’s recommended to back up files before uninstalling the recent update since Windows update is a common reason for computer failure and data loss. The free backup software – MiniTool ShadowMaker is a suitable tool that allows you to back up files/systems/disks/partitions within 30 days for free.

MiniTool ShadowMaker TrialClick to Download100%Clean & Safe

1. Press Windows +to open Settings.

2. Go to Windows Update > Update history.

3. Under Related settings, click Uninstall updates.

click Uninstall updates

4. Find the most recent update in the Control Panel app by checking its installation date. Once it has been located, right-click it and click Uninstall.

How to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x800706f4?
How to Fix the Windows Update Error 0x800706f4?

This tutorial introduces how to get rid of the Windows update error 0x800706f4 on Windows 11/10 with 4 feasible methods.

Read More

Final Words

To sum up, this post has introduced 5 useful methods to fix the Windows 11 Pro 23H2 error 0x00000709 when connecting the shared printer. If you meet the same issue, you can try the methods mentioned above.

  • linkedin
  • reddit