dboyle53169
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Setup automatic printer install
Is there a way in Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows 2003 to have printers automatically install when the user logs on? Similar to the way Netware works.
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dboyle53169,
Mapping Drives and Printers From Command
*****Drives*****
These command can be executed from either command line, Batch File OR Login Scripts
This command maps a drive "Z:\" to a shared directory on a server called "Server1"
net use z: \\server1\sharename\
If you need permissions to use this network resource toy can also enter the username and password. (See Security Below)
net use z: \\server1\sharename\ /user:username password
The above commands will work untill a user loggs out or the machine is rebooted, to make the mapping permanent you need to use a "Persistent switch"
net use z: \\server1\sharename\ /user:username password /Y
*****Printers*****
The Syntax is the same but this time you are mapping an "lpt" port (Line Printer Terminal) All the rules above apply so the full command is,
net use lpt1 \\machinename\sharename\ /user:username password /Y
*****Security*****
If you do need to use username and password, this has obvious security implications, Consider using NSIS
http://nsis.sourceforge.net/site/Download.6.0.html
For instructions on its use see https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20710867/Mapping-a-Network-Drive-through-a-Script.html
PeteL
Mapping Drives and Printers From Command
*****Drives*****
These command can be executed from either command line, Batch File OR Login Scripts
This command maps a drive "Z:\" to a shared directory on a server called "Server1"
net use z: \\server1\sharename\
If you need permissions to use this network resource toy can also enter the username and password. (See Security Below)
net use z: \\server1\sharename\ /user:username password
The above commands will work untill a user loggs out or the machine is rebooted, to make the mapping permanent you need to use a "Persistent switch"
net use z: \\server1\sharename\ /user:username password /Y
*****Printers*****
The Syntax is the same but this time you are mapping an "lpt" port (Line Printer Terminal) All the rules above apply so the full command is,
net use lpt1 \\machinename\sharename\ /user:username password /Y
*****Security*****
If you do need to use username and password, this has obvious security implications, Consider using NSIS
http://nsis.sourceforge.net/site/Download.6.0.html
For instructions on its use see https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/20710867/Mapping-a-Network-Drive-through-a-Script.html
PeteL
You can even add multiple network printers in a script without using LPT ports. Run this command with a /? to get the list of command line switches:
rundll32.exe printui.dll,PrintUIEntry
This command is case-sensitive. I've successfully used it to install some printers, but others just won't work, so it's hit and miss.
rundll32.exe printui.dll,PrintUIEntry
This command is case-sensitive. I've successfully used it to install some printers, but others just won't work, so it's hit and miss.
You can use Con2Prt as well which is really good.
http://www.ss64.com/nt/con2prt.html
or
Adprintx
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBM/tip6000/rh6065.htm
http://www.ss64.com/nt/con2prt.html
or
Adprintx
http://www.jsiinc.com/SUBM/tip6000/rh6065.htm
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Pete
Pete
For 50 points I don't mind what happens :-)
Yes do it from login script or a batch file launched from login script
Running Batch files at Startup/Shutdown (Windows 2000)
You can run a batch file at either Startup or shutdown (or Logon/Logoff) from the Local Security Policy
CLick Start >Run > type "gpedit.msc" {enter}
Navigate to the following location
Local Computer Policy >Computer Configuration >Windows Settings >Scripts
OR
Local Computer Policy >User Configuration >Windows Settings >Scripts
In both locations you will see a set of scripts in the USER settings you set scripts for LOGON and LOGOFF. In the COMPUTER settings you will see scripts for STARTUP and SHUTDOWN
Add your .bat file to the appropriate script.
PeteL