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print_fax >> Local Printer Installs

by Stephan » Sat, 20 Sep 2003 02:35:18 GMT

Hi-

Can anyone tell me if Windows XP Professional will allow a
USER (someone with no eleveated permissions) to install a
locally connected printer?! I understand that the Local
option is grayed out when using the Add Printer Wizard,
however, since Windows XP in Plug-and-Play aware will a
locally connected printer queue automatically get created
when the USER logs in?

Thank you,
-Stephan

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print_fax >> Local Printer Installs

by Cari MS-MVP » Sat, 20 Sep 2003 13:03:15 GMT


See the KB article at

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb ;en-us;297780
A Description of the Privilege That a User Must Have to Install or Modify a
Local Printer

Cari
www.coribright.com








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