Windows 7 Selecting Devices and Printers in Windows 7 64 bit sp1 quit working

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My pc started acting weird 2 weeks ago. First Windows update stopped working, then I noticed I could not print and finally I have issues with Office 2007.


Outlook does not release the outlook.exe process in taskmgr when you close Outlook. If I open Outlook 3 times and then close Outlook 3 times I have 3 Outlook.exe processes running in taskmgr. Finally, When I launch Word I only get the yellow splash screen, Word never opens. (Excel works fine, Outlook works but keeps the processes running as I explained above)


The issue I would like help with TODAY is getting Devices and Printers to show devices and printers and not just run a green scan bar (and actually be able to print).


1. I worked with Malwarebytes we did some tests and they believe I am not infected with malware or a virus.

2. I tried several restore points (even went back 6 months) and the problems continues to plague me.

3. I have had troubles in the past with Zonealarm, so I uninstalled BUT I still have the same problems.

4. I installed MS Security Essentials and scanned but nothing was found, I used HouseCall from TrendMicro it found no issues.

5. I re-installed the HP Officejet 6500 wireless software. Device mgr says my printer is working correctly, I cannot see it in Devices and Printers.

6. I believe the print spooler is running I checked in Administrative Tools, Component Services, Services Local. Print Spooler says status is started, Startup type Automatic, Log On as Local System .

7. I used the MS Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. It finished showed some yield signs, and as I understood the explanation the only issue is update was not configured to install new drivers. My problem persists.

8. I figure it is a sign to upgrade to Windows 10, but I feel I should fix mosty if not all the problems before I do so they do not follow me to the upgrade.


Can someone help me get me back tp printing and have Devices and printers showing the devices and printers?

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