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Fix: MSI.netdevicemanager40 Fatal Error
Delete the spooler files and restart the spooler service to fix it
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Updated onMarch 20, 2024
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If you experiencedMSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal errorfrom MSI.netdevicemanager40 when installing HP printer software, read on. We’ve got you covered. Here’s what a Windows user reported to us:
Hello Windows Report,I recently bought a new HP Officejet 6000, I wanted to install the printer software from the CD, but instead I got thiserror message: Fatal error MSI.netdevicemanager40. Any help pls.
This fatal error revolves around the system and the installation package. The Windows PC might have issues with corrupted system drivers and/or the Windows registry, and the installation software might be faulty.
However, we have responded to the MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error problem by enlisting germane solutions for this problem.
How can I fix MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error?
1. Run an SFC scan
Corrupt or missing system filescan prevent theprinter’s installation from being successful, thereby resulting in MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error.
Therefore, you can fix this error by using the Windows built-in system file checker tool. This tool checks for file integrity violations and fixes corrupt system files.
Nevertheless, if you cannot install the printer installation package afterward, you may proceed to the next method.
2. Uninstall any/all HP printer drivers/software
Software conflicts might occur while attempting to install a new HP printer in the presence of already installed HP printers. In simpler terms, HP applications share similar components. Therefore, when attempting to install a new HP printer, application components of preinstalled HP printers prevent the ‘override’ of those components. This results in MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error.
So, you may have to uninstall all existing HP printer software from yourWindows PC.
However, before you do this, we recommend removing preinstalled HP printers from availableprinterson your device list. Here’s how to do this:
Afterward, you may proceed to remove the existing HP printers’ software from ‘Programs and features and then install the new one.
Here’s how to do this:
In addition, you may consider downloadingMicrosoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package; this installs runtime components of Visual C++ Libraries required to run applications such as HP printer.
3. Disable your security software
Some Antivirus programs have ‘false positive’ issues; this implies that theyperceive harmless codes as virus, and then blocks them from running. This may be the reason for MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error on yourWindows PC.
Therefore, you need to disable your antivirus program, install the HP printer’s software, and then enable the antivirus program afterward.
4. Run Windows Update
As we have said earlier,Microsoft Windowsresponds to issues like MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error by releasing patches to fix issues. In addition, constantly updating your Windows OSkeeps your PC fresh and up-to-date. This also helps resolve any other issues or difficulties you may be experiencing.
After successfully updating yourWindows PC, you may install the printer installation package. But, if you still experience MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error, you may proceed to the next method.
5. Clear spooler files and restart the spooler service
Some Windows users bypass MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error issue byclearing spooler files, and then restarting the spooler service.
In conclusion, if the solutions did not fix MSI.netdevicemanager40 fatal error problem, contact yourprinter’s manufacturer (HP) for more troubleshooting and support based on this error problem.
In case you have additional problems, be sure to checksolutions for proplusww.msi errors – msi.netdevicemanager40in our other guide.
Did any of these solutions work for you? Please share with us your experiences in the comments section below.
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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