How to map a print queue inside command prompt?

Others may do different, but I use a VB script to map printers correctly regardless of where a User might log in.

Save the list below into a text document and rename it with a .vbs suffix.  You can then either
a) Run the script manually by double-clicking on it
b) Use it as a logon script.


' VB SCRIPT START

Dim myLan, sUser, sMachine, startTime
Dim myShell
Dim printer1, printer2, printer3

' List the print queues available on the server :

printer1   = "\\server\HP4100UP"     ' A printer upstairs
printer2   = "\\server\HP4100DOWN"   ' A printer downstairs
printer3   = "\\PC15\HP990CUP"       ' Another upstairs

Set myLan = CreateObject("WScript.Network")
Set myShell = CreateObject("WScript.Shell")

'Looping this section to wait for PC name and username :
sUser = myLan.UserName
sMachine = myLan.ComputerName
startTime = Now
Do While sUser = ""
   If DateDiff("s", startTime, Now) > 30 Then Wscript.Quit
   Wscript.Sleep 500
   sUser = myLan.UserName
   sMachine = myLan.ComputerName
Loop

' "PC1" is the machine name of a PC downstairs...
If (sMachine = "PC1") Then
   myLan.RemovePrinterConnection printer1, true, true
   myLan.RemovePrinterConnection printer2, true, true
   myLan.AddWindowsPrinterConnection printer3
   myLan.SetDefaultPrinter printer3
End If

' "PC26" is a machine upstairs...
If (sMachine = "PC26") Then
   myLan.RemovePrinterConnection printer3, true, true
   myLan.AddWindowsPrinterConnection printer1
   myLan.AddWindowsPrinterConnection printer2
   myLan.SetDefaultPrinter printer1
End If

' VB SCRIPT END
...etc etc

Is there any method to use other than VB script?
I am not familiar with it. Also, to run VBScript, it must have the help of Windows Script Host.

Is this the command "capture" just exists in Win XP?

Capture isn't supported by NT4 and is used to grab printer queues on Netware servers. Queues on Windows servers can be captured using the "net use" command as described here...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;q154498
Any help?
(BTW I left out the # at the beginning of the login script line)

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Asta

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This may interest you, if not already done, follows.

Windows XP Service Patch 1 (CRITICAL UPDATE) was available using WindowsUpdate recently (huge), more information and links about there here, if you're not already aware.

CD Options here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/ordercd.asp
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 Installation and Deployment Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/spdeploy.asp 

Windows XP Service Pack 1 information
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp
 
Internet Explorer 6 Service Patch 1 (CRITICAL UPDATE) was available from WindowsUpdate yesterday and highly recommended to fix significant problems.  You may wish to check WindowsUpdate directly.  Some more insights about these updates here:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.asp 
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/evaluation/ie6sp1.asp 
The following link shows you the list of fixes included in IE 6 SP1
http://support.microsoft.com/common/canned.aspx?R=d&H=List%20of%20Fixes%20in%20Microsoft%20Internet%20Explorer%206%20SP1&LL=support&Sz=kbIE600sp1fix&Fr=&DU=&SD=GN&LN=EN-US&CND=1&VR=&CAT=&VRL=&SG=&MaxResults=150

If more is needed, please let us know.
Good luck,
":0) Asta

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