Error 66 - Error Code 0x42

Windows Error Message 66: 'ERROR_BAD_DEV_TYPE'

The entered network resource is incorrect.
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Description of ErrorThe Windows error 66 message appears when the essential resource type needed to link with the network is unavailable. The device name or the network directory specified by the user is unidentified. This type of error might appear when an invalid directory name was typed on the client system. For instance, if the names of an invalid device directory are A through Z, invalid names of printers are LPT1 through LPT9 and invalid device names are COM1 and COM9.

Troubleshooting Error 66

THE PROBLEMWindows error 66 appears on local networks. This error causes printers with invalid directory names and communication devices with unspecified registry sources to not function properly.Errors on your system may be caused by invalid registry entries and outdated or corrupt drivers.
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THE SOLUTIONThe user must take the necessary action to resolve Windows error number 68. This involves the following: Repeat the required commands to be able to access the hardware using the accurate network address list of device filenames. For instance, use the legal and appropriate name of the device, communications device, or any non-plug and play device.
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