How To Fix Operation Could Not Be Completed Error 0x00000bc4 No Printers Were Found in Windows 10/11

In this tutorial, we address the frustrating Operation Could Not Be Completed Error 0x00000bc4, No Printers Were Found message in Windows 10 and Windows 11. This error can hinder your ability to print documents, making it essential to find a quick and effective solution. Our video will walk you through the potential causes, such as outdated drivers, connection issues, or incorrect printer settings, to help you diagnose the problem.

When the error code 0x00000bc4 occurs, users usually receive the following error message: Operation could not be completed (error 0x00000bc4). No printers were found. There are different reasons for the operation could not be completed 0x00000bc4 error. For instance, it may occur when you try to add a wireless printer to your computer. Besides, the printer’s wireless connection issue and the printer spooler error can also lead to the 0x00000bc4 error. The user is trying to add a wireless printer. A problem with the printer’s wireless connection.

Use Windows registry:
1. Type regedit in Windows search and press Enter and Go to the following location:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\RPC
2. Double-click the RpcOverNamedPipes entry on the right
Set value data to 1 and click OK.
3. Next, double-click the RpcOverTcp (default) entry and set the value to 0, then click OK
Restart your PC.

Change Group Policy Setting:
1. Open Group Policy Editor and navigate to the following setting: Administrative Templates / Printers / Configure RPC connection settings.
2. Select Enabled and then select RPC over named pipes from the dropdown, and click OK.
3. This policy setting controls which protocol and protocol settings to use for outgoing RPC connections to a remote print spooler.
4. By default, RPC over TCP is used and authentication is always enabled. For RPC over named pipes, authentication is always enabled for domain joined machines but disabled for non domain joined machines.

Clear and Reset the Printer Spooler:
1. Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type services.msc and hit Enter.
2. Scroll down and right-click on Print Spooler. Click on Stop.
3. Next, navigate to the following folder and delete all the CONTENTS of this folder.
C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS
4. Now right-click again on the Print Spooler service and restart it.

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