Opening Windows utilities

Barr Enterprise Print Server

Several Windows utilities are used to configure and manage the Barr Enterprise Print Server. The method of displaying the utility varies based on your operating system.


Opening the Add Printer Wizard

You need to define Windows printers to use with BARR/SPOOL. Windows printers are defined with the Windows Add Printer Wizard. Use the following method to open the Windows Add Printer Wizard.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Settings | Printers | Add Printer.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | Printers & Faxes. Under Printer Tasks, click Add a printer, or right-click in the window and select Add Printer.

When using the Add Printer Wizard to create a new printer, you might receive an error that the operation could not be completed and that the RPC Server is unavailable. The error occurs when the spooler service fails and can be resolved by starting the service. See the Services overview topic for more information. If this does not resolve the problem, from the taskbar, click Start | Run and type NET START SPOOLER in the text box.

Opening the Event Viewer

The Event Viewer maintains logs about programs, security, and systems events on your computer. With Event Viewer, you can troubleshoot various hardware and software problems. Use one of the following methods to open the Windows Event Viewer.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event Viewer.

Opening Microsoft SNA Manager

Opening the Network utility

The Network utility configures network hardware and software. Use one of the following methods to open the Network utility.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Settings | Network and Dial-up Connections.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | Control Panel | Network Connections.

Opening the devices utility

The devices utility starts and stops device drivers. Use the following method to open the devices utility.

From the taskbar, click Start | Control Panel | System. They System Properties dialog box displays. On the Hardware tab click Device Manager. If you need additional instructions, refer to your Microsoft Help.

Opening the Windows Printers folder

You need to define Windows printers to use with BARR/SPOOL. The printers consist of a port and a device driver, which can be configured from the Printers folder. Use the following method to open the Printers folder.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Settings | Printers.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | Printers and Faxes.

Opening the Services utility

Barr Enterprise Print Server implements several services that run under Microsoft Windows. Starting and stopping these services is an essential part of operating the Barr Enterprise Print Server. Use one of the following methods to open the Services utility.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Services.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Component Services. In the Console Root tree click Services.

Opening the user utility

You can use the user utility to assign individual users to a group account. The user utility is a Windows program that is used to create and manage user accounts, create and manage groups, and manage security policies. Use one of the following methods to open the user utility.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Users and Passwords.

From the Users and Passwords dialog box, click Advanced on the Advanced tab to access Local Users and Groups in Windows 2000.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | Control Panel | User Accounts.

From the User Accounts dialog box, click Advanced on the Advanced tab to access Local Users and Groups in Windows XP.

Opening Windows Explorer

Windows Explorer displays the hierarchical structure of files, folders, and drives on your computer. You can use Windows Explorer for tasks such as copying, moving, and deleting files. Use one of the following methods to open the Windows Explorer utility.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Windows Explorer.

Opening Windows Notepad

Windows Notepad creates and edits text files using basic text formatting. You can use Windows Notepad to edit files, such as AFP configuration files. Use one of the following methods to open Windows Notepad.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, click Start | Programs | Accessories | Notepad.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Notepad.

Opening the Add or Remove Programs

The Add or Remove Programs utility adds and removes software on your computer. Use one of the following methods to open the Windows Add or Remove Programs utility.

Windows 2000

From the taskbar, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs.

Windows XP

From the taskbar, select Start | Control Panel | Add or Remove Programs.