3 Ways to Fix Error 740 When Adding a Printer in Windows 11

Can't add a printer on Windows 11? If you're encountering error 740 when adding a printer to your Windows 11 PC, you're not alone. It often leaves you wondering, will your printer work with Windows 11?

This is a common error and the message reads – This doesn’t work. We cannot install this printer at this time. Please try again later or contact your network administrator for assistance. Bug: #740.

But, to your relief, this just means that you need to have the required admin rights to add the printer.

Additionally, you may see the message – The requested operation requires elevation: Error 740. This error prevents you from running applications or accessing files on the storage device.

You may encounter different errors while installing a printer, such as – We cannot install this printer right now Error 283 or The requested operation requires elevation: Error 740.

While installing the latest Windows updates may sometimes fix the problem, most of the time it probably won't. It’s really annoying when your printer doesn’t work on Windows 11 and you need to get some urgent work done.

Luckily, we have some quick solutions to help you fix error 740 when adding a printer on Windows 11.

How to fix error 740 when adding a printer?

1. Use the command prompt to run the Printer Wizard

1. Simultaneously press the Win R key to open Run Command window.
2. In the search field, type cmd and press Ctrl Shift Enter shortcut to open an elevated command prompt .
3. Now, copy and paste the following command into the command prompt window and press Enter: <strong>rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /il</strong>
4. After executing the command, continue to install the printer.

So, if you can't install the printer and it doesn't work, this method should help you fix it.

2. Disable User Account Control

1. To open the Run console, press Win R at the same time key.
2. Enter useraccountcontrolsettings in the search bar and click Enter.
3. When the User Account Control Settings window opens, set it to Never notify.
4. Press OK to save changes and exit.

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Now, try to install the printer again and check if it shows the message - Again not working Error #740 Printer.

3. Create a new administrator account to fix error 740

1. Press the shortcut key combination - Win IStartSettingsapp.
2. In Windows Settings, click Accounts on the left.
3. Next, on the right side, click Family & other users.
4. Now, go to the Other Users section and next to Add another user, click Add Account.
5. A new window will open - How this person will log in.
6. Here, click I don’t have login information for this person.
7. In the Create Account window, click Add users without Microsoft accounts, and then click Next.
8. Next, enter your new username and password and press Next.

After creating a new account, you need to change it to an administrator account. Follow our tutorial on how to change the administrator account in Windows 11.

When finished, close the Settings window and you should now be able to install the printer.

So, you can first create a new administrator account and then try to add a printer in Windows 11 but get error 740.

If the error occurs due to a conflict with Windows Defender, third-party antivirus software, or if a firewall blocks the printer, temporarily disabling the antivirus software and firewall may help resolve the issue.

Also, you need to install the driver for this printer before adding it. You should also look for some compatible printer drivers for Windows 11 from the manufacturer’s website and install them.

You can also refer to our tutorial on how to fix error 740 on Windows 10 when you encounter an error while running a specific application.

Although it's a tutorial for Windows 10 users, many of the solutions apply to new operating systems as well.

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