JSI Tip 8311. If you use the Windows 2000 Device Manager to change the resources of a parallel port device, your computer BSODs with STOP 0x000000CE?

The subject BSOD (Blue Screen Of Death) will occur if a printer is installed on the parallel port, and the print driver is loaded into memory.

To workaround the behavior, prior to changing the resources of the parallel port device:

• Remove the Printer
• Start / Settings / Printers.
• Right-click the printer that is installed on the parallel port and then press Delete.
• Disconnect the printer cable from the parallel port.
• Turn off the printer.
• Change the resources of the parallel port device.
• Shutdown and power down your computer.
• Reinstall the printer:
• Connect the printer cable to the parallel port.
• Power on the printer.
• Start your computer.
• If the printer does NOT install automatically:
  • Start / Settings / Printers.
  • Double-click Add Printer.
  • In the Add Printer Wizard, press Next.
  • Select Local Printer.
  • Check the Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer box.
  • Press Next.
  • When you receive the Found New Hardware message, or the Found New Hardware Wizard opens, follow the on-screen instructions.