Fatal Error while install software for HP C8180 printer, Vistax64

1. Remove All HP files that were installed before 'fatal error' using 'Printer Util.exe' or similiar file available in HP CD.

2. Install software 'Dial-A-fix'. (Dial-a-fix is a collection of 'known fixes' that have been compiledover the past year that really knock out some serious Windows problems....)

http://www.download3k.com/DownloadLink1-Dial-a-fix.html

3. Run the 'Dial-a-fix.exe' Software and select 'Fix Windows Installer' & 'Empty Temp Folder' options and click 'Go' button.

4. Restart your computer, run the HP CD, you should have no problem. (don't connect the printer/device until the HP Setup prompts you to)

Do you get a ERROR CODE?

HI,
This will say the reason and how to overcome it
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/834484

hi did you get any particular error during the installation that said fatal error 1935 or 1709 or some other message if you get any error message please mention the specific error code and try the step mentioned below
insert the cd in to the computer and then go to computers and right click on the cd icon and open it now you will see a Util folder open it and then open CCC and in CCC you will se some files like uninstall_L2, Uninstall_L3, Uninstall_L4
if you have a HP computer then open uninstall_L3 and continue to clean the printer entries If you do not have a HP computer then open UNINSTALL_L4 and continue

after cleanup restart the computer and then go to c drive >>Program files >>HP and delete the digital imaging folder
now install the printer software once again if you still get a fatal error at 96% then do not click on the ok button of the error screen directly restart the computer and when it restarts go and try to print in will print fine
and still if you have any problem then you can call the HP helpline for free support that is 18004746836 24hrs support

hi did you get any particular error during the installation that said fatal error 1935 or 1709 or some other message if you get any error message please mention the specific error code and at what % you get the error is it at 18 % 32 % 56% 94% or 96 % if you get the error at 96% followthe step mentioned below or else please tell us the % at which you get the error
insert the cd in to the computer and then go to computers and right click on the cd icon and open it now you will see a Util folder open it and then open CCC and in CCC you will se some files like uninstall_L2, Uninstall_L3, Uninstall_L4
if you have a HP computer then open uninstall_L3 and continue to clean the printer entries If you do not have a HP computer then open UNINSTALL_L4 and continue

after cleanup restart the computer and then go to c drive >>Program files >>HP and delete the digital imaging folder
now install the printer software once again if you still get a fatal error at 96% then do not click on the ok button of the error screen directly restart the computer and when it restarts go and try to print in will print fine
and still if you have any problem then you can call the HP helpline for free support that is 18004746836 24hrs support

Make sure that your firewall program is shut down before installing the programs. I have hp program on mine and after I shut down my firewall it went through. Try downloading the latest software from www.hp.com

Hello Gomatesh_b, I've read a article on it just a month before, i think, it will also help you. There toll-free number was +1 (844) 355-5111.

Try this:

1. Remove All HP files that were installed before 'fatal error' using 'Printer Util.exe' or similiar file available in HP CD.

2. Install software 'Dial-A-fix'. (Dial-a-fix is a collection of 'known fixes' that have been compiledover the past year that really knock out some serious Windows problems....)

http://www.download3k.com/DownloadLink1-Dial-a-fix.html

3. Run the 'Dial-a-fix.exe' Software and select 'Fix Windows Installer' & 'Empty Temp Folder' options and click 'Go' button.

4. Restart your computer, run the HP CD, you should have no problem. (don't connect the printer/device until the HP Setup prompts you to)

Hope this helps, amit b./india

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