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How to Set Default Printer Windows 7 Registry?

How to Set Default Printer Windows 7 Registry using the steps given below. The registry is mainly used to control hierarchical database for appearance and settings. Use the Ntuser.dat to modify the defined settings for the user profiles. Carry out the steps mentioned below for the Windows system.

How to Set a Default Printer Windows 7 Registry

Easy Guidelines For Set Default Printer Windows 7 Registry

Simple Steps For How to Set Default Printer Windows 7 Registry

  • Click the Start button and type regedit on the search field. Press the Ctrl-Shift-Enter at a time to open the program as an administrator.
  • Move to the Computer HKEY_CURRENT – USER Software Microsoft Windows NT Current Version Devices.
  • Locate the target printer in the list of available devices in the right pane. Note down the printer name and right-click on it and choose Modify from the context menu.
  • See the information displayed on the screen and select cancel on the window.
  • Click the HKEY_USERS option from the left pane. Select the File Load Hive. Type “%SystemRoot%\Users\Default”.
  • Double-click on the Ntuser.dat when prompted and click OK. Move to the NTUSER Software Microsoft Windows NT Current Version Devices.
  • Right-click on the Devices on the right-pane and click New. Choose the String Value and type the printer name. Double-click on the name and type the required information into the Value field.
  • Visit the HKEY_CURRENT_USER and open the Software Microsoft Windows NT Current Version Printer Ports.
  • Click the printer name and note the information in the Value Data field. Select the Cancel option.
  • Move to the HKEY_USERS and select the NTUSER Software Microsoft Windows NT Current Version -> Printer Ports.
  • Find the new string value with the printing device and click the new value. Type the required information and click OK.
  • Navigate to the HKEY_USERS NTUSER. Go to the Software Microsoft Windows NT Current Version Windows.
  • Note down the required information and click OK.
  • Find the HKEY_CURRENT_USER and click Printers from the left pane. Note down all the values and data displayed in the right pane.
  • Move to the NTUSER and right-click on the pane for a NEW screen and click KEY. Choose the key as printers.
  • Launch the Printers key and recreate all of the values and select File and click Unload Hive. For more queries related for How to Set Default Printer Windows 7 Registry just reach us our technical assistance.
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