Allowing "Users" to add Local Printer

[rstockton]

Is there a way to give Users of Win2k machines permissions to allow them to add Local Printers. Win2k allows them to add network printers, but I need them to add local printers but to not have administrative access to the rest of the PC.

Thanks

 

[butchrecon]

Go to Administrative Tools The Local Security Policy. Go to Local Policies then Security Policies> There you will see "Prevent users from Installing printer drivers" Double click it and set to disable. Once done go to START>RUM type cmd hit enter. Type the following:
secedit /refreshpolicy machine_policy /enforce
Hit enter and reboot. If you still gave issues go back to Administrative Tools The Local Security Policy. Go to Local Policies then User Rights Assignments. Double click on "Load and Unload device drivers" and add users. Now this gives ALL users access to install and uninstall Devices as will. Once change type the secedit line above and reboot. Let me know how it works. James Collins
Field Service Engineer
A+, MCP

email: butchrecon@skyenet.net

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