How to Fix Printer Sharing Error 0x0000011b in Windows 11/11 (Registry Fix)
In this video, I’ll show you how to fix the 0x0000011b printer sharing error by adding a registry key in Windows.
Step 1: Create a Notepad file
Open Notepad.
Copy and paste the following content:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print]
"RpcAuthnLevelPrivacyEnabled"=dword:00000000
Step 2: Save the file as a .reg file
Click File → Save As.
Change Save as type to All Files.
Save the file with a .reg extension, for example:
Fix_0x0000011b.reg
Step 3: Run the registry file
Double-click the .reg file and allow Windows to apply the registry changes.
It is recommended to apply the fix on the client computer first.
If the error still persists, apply the same fix on the print server/host computer as well.
Step 4: Done
Restart the Print Spooler service or reboot the computer if necessary.
The printer sharing error 0x0000011b should now be resolved.
Note: This workaround is commonly used to resolve printer sharing issues introduced by certain Windows security updates.