Printer Setup Looks for Drivers on Network Share

 Last reviewed: February 23, 1998
Article ID: Q154540
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SUMMARY

If you attempt to install a printer on a computer using Microsoft Windows NT version 4.0, Setup may attempt to retrieve required driver files from a network share instead of a local source.

MORE INFORMATION

If you install Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 from a network share, the registry will be updated with the installation path. Although attempts to install other software components may seek a local device, the printer setup will default to the installation path stored in the registry.

To change this path you must edit the registry value:

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. Start the Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).

  2. Locate the following registry value in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree: 

          \Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Setup\Installation Sources

  3. Change the string to include the installation path to be used as the default.

  4. Quit the Registry Editor.

NOTE: The following registry value 

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\
      WindowsNT\CurrentVersion\SourcePath
refers to the default source for other installable software components. This value may also be changed to a valid local path.

Additional query words: prodnt
Keywords : ntdriver ntprint NTSrvWkst kbprint kbsetup
Version : 4.0
Platform : winnt

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Last reviewed: February 23, 1998
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