For a computer to print to a shared printer, the driver for that shared printer must be installed on the local computer. This security setting determines who is allowed to install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer. If this setting is enabled, only Administrators can install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer. If this setting is disabled, any user can install a printer driver as part of connecting to a shared printer.
Notes
This setting does not affect the ability to add a local printer.
This setting does not affect Administrators.
Policy path:
Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Local Policies\Security Options
Default:
Default on servers: Enabled.
Default on workstations: Disabled
Supported on:
At least Windows XP SP2, Windows Server 2003
Registry settings:
MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers\AddPrinterDrivers
Reboot required:
No
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