Article: Q156969
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5 3.51 4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
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SUMMARY
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The DeviceOld value under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Printers in the Windows NT registry
is an entry that points to the default printer set by the most recently logged
off user.
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The location for the current default printer is:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
These value entries are listed below, with the path noted in the description.
Device REG_SZ
Range: output-device-name, device-driver, port-connection
Default: printerName,winspool,LPT1:
Description: Defines the default printer. An explicit port and driver
must be assigned to the device. The device-driver is the
file name (without the extension) of the device driver
file. To change this entry, use Print Manager.
Additional query words: prodnt
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Keywords : kbnetwork
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Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
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