Maybe you should try to return the computer, and get a second hand computer with XP instead of Vista. Seriously, I could easily have afforded a new computer, but I went to the stores and there was nothing available except with Vista. A friend had recently bought a new computer with Vista that was “downgradeable” to XP, only to discover she had to pay a substantial extra fee to Microsoft to do the “downgrade” — she paid, but wasn’t happy about it. So I went on eBay and got a refurbished HP Pavilion with all the original setup disks (which had been used to restore the computer to its original factory settings and content), from a seller with a 100% rating who answered all my specific questions in advance, for $175 including shipping. I’m a happy camper, and all my old software and peripherals work fine with my cheap second-hand XP machine. Vista simply sucks.
This was a gift and we have had it for a month. The computer runs great and with no problem whatsoever but it is the V305 printer that gives me headaches.
My updates are current and there is no virus or malware, etc. on this system.
What I am not sure how to do is getting into the Firewall and what to check/uncheck with regard to my priner. I think it is the firewall that is causing problems.
I am not able to print documents from my computer. I can scan and I can make stand alone copies but nothing from my computer to the printer. All of the connections/cords are installed properly.
I have uninstalled and installed the printer software but nothing has helped.
I just need some assistance with firewall settings.
My computer is fine.