Windows 10 Printer sharing
❌ Operation failed with error 0x0000011b
is a known Windows update security issue that started appearing around late 2021 when Microsoft disabled remote printing over SMB by default to fix a security vulnerability (PrintNightmare).
Permanent Fix for Error 0x0000011b (April 2025 working method)
You need to add a registry key on the printer host PC (192.168.0.100) to disable RPC encryption enforcement:
🔧 Step 1: Add Registry Entry on Host PC
Save this as fix_0x0000011b.reg
on 192.168.0.100 (printer host):
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Save as
.reg
file -
Right-click > Merge
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Restart the PC
✅ Or Run this Command in CMD (on Host PC)
Then reboot.
🔧 Optional: Full Batch Script to Fix 0x0000011b
on Host
🔄 Step 2: Restart Host & Client PCs
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Restart the host PC (192.168.0.100) after adding the registry
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Restart the client PC
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Now try to connect the printer again
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