How To Install Printer Drivers From A Trusted Print Server

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.5

SUMMARY

Windows NT allows you to install printer drivers from a trusted print server share, rather than from the remote print server that your print service is connected to.

MORE INFORMATION

To install printer drivers from a trusted print server:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Run Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE).

2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:

         \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print
            \Providers\LanMan Print Services
   
   

3. From the Edit menu choose Add Value.

4. Add the following:

         Value Name:   LoadTrustedDrivers
         Data Type:    REG_DWORD
         Data:         1
   
   

5. From the Edit menu choose Add Value.

6. Add the following:

         Value Name:   TrustedDriverPath
         Data Type:    REG_SZ
         String:       \\<server name>\<share name>
   
   

7. Quit Registry Editor.

8. Shutdown and restart Windows NT.