Delete a local printer from a remote computer in a domain
I'm in a Windows Server 2003/2008 with Windows XP system. No a lot of times my users are unavailable for me to perform any work on their systems. I've been tasked with removing a specific printer from the computers. Does anyone know of a command-line command that will delete this printer from the system? It would be helpful if it can remove the drivers as well.
Thanks in advanced!
Thanks in advanced!
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I'm using an account that pretty much has almost full domain privileges and full system privileges. I'm using Manage PC to open a remote command prompt to the system that I want to remove the printer from. I just need a command that will uninstall the local printer from the system via command prompt.
That would involve a scripting solution. If you want help with that you should post over in the VBScript or PowerShell forums. I don't have time right now to write a script for you.
The GPO method I posted above will be much faster and easier. Takes about 10 minutes to setup then it is automated after that. If you want to force it you can issue a gpupdate /force from each client workstation.
The GPO method I posted above will be much faster and easier. Takes about 10 minutes to setup then it is automated after that. If you want to force it you can issue a gpupdate /force from each client workstation.
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I forgot about my buddy rundll32
Run this at a command prompt and you should be able to figure it out. I still say it is easier to do it through Group Policy though.
Run this at a command prompt and you should be able to figure it out. I still say it is easier to do it through Group Policy though.
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /?
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I'm an idiot, I knew that and completely forgot about it. Would you also happen to know if there is a way to delete all drivers associated with that printer
Remove printer driver:
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dd /c\\machine /m "Brother DCP-128C" /h "x86" /v "Type 3 - User Mode"
Remove printer driver:
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dd /K /c\\machine /m "Brother DCP-128C" /h "x86" /v 3
Hi ,
Pls refer to the site below , i am sure it will help you :
http://www.robvanderwoude.com/2kprintcontrol.php
Regards
Sandeep
Pls refer to the site below , i am sure it will help you :
http://www.robvanderwoude.com/2kprintcontrol.php
Regards
Sandeep
ASKER
Thanks for refreshing my memory on this. Great assistance and prompt
Printers can be removed using Group Policy Preferences. Check under the node
User Config --> Preferences --> Control Panel Settings --> Printers
Create a new Local, TCP/IP, or Shared printer then set the action to delete and fill in the rest of the info about the printer.