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What do I do if I lose connection while setting up a remote printer?

What do I do if I lose connection while setting up a remote printer?

If you lose connection while setting up a remote printer, configure GoToMyPC to launch automatically and restart the installation.

Confirm GoToMyPC is configured to launch automatically

  1. Select the GoToMyPC icon in the system tray.
  2. Select Preferences.
  3. From the Host tab, confirm that the checkbox for Automatically is selected.
  4. Select OK.
  5. Reboot your computer and confirm GoToMyPC has successfully launched by looking for the in your system tray.

Restart the printer installation

  1. Select Start menu > Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
  2. Right-click the printer you want to enable and select Remove Device.
  3. Restart the printer setup process.
What to do next: If you still experience issues, call us by selecting Contact Support.

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Article last updated: 19 February, 2025

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