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JSI Tip 0950. SP4 does not update Winprint.dll.

SP4 is supposed to replace %SystemRoot%\System32\Spool\Prtprocs\W32<platform>\Winprint.dll, but it doesn't.

To fix the problem, choose method A or B:

A:

1. Locate Winprint.dll on the SP4 CD-ROM or from the expanded Service Pack (SP4I386.exe /x).

2. Net stop spooler.

3. Copy Winprint.dll from step 1 to %SystemRoot%\System32\Spool\Prtprocs\W32<platform>\Winprint.dll.

4. Net start spooler.

                                or

B:

1. Locate Winprint.dll on the SP4 CD-ROM or from the expanded Service Pack (SP4I386.exe /x).

2. Rename %SystemRoot%\System32\Spool\Prtprocs\W32<platform>\Winprint.dll to Winprint.old.

3. Copy Winprint.dll from step 1 to %SystemRoot%\System32\Spool\Prtprocs\W32<platform>\Winprint.dll.

4. Shutdown and restart your computer.

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