32 bit print drivers on 64 bit Win2K8 R2 SP1
I have built up a new Win2K8 R2 SP1 server.
Installation of the 64 bit drivers for my printer shares works just fine, however I would like the server to also have the 32 bit drivers for my XP Pro Pc's that are on the network.
When I select additional drivers x86 it prompts for location of the print drivers.
I browse for them and select the correct 32 bit drivers. I get an error saying selected printer driver not found.
The specified location does not contain the driver _____ for the requested processor architecture.
Installation of the 64 bit drivers for my printer shares works just fine, however I would like the server to also have the 32 bit drivers for my XP Pro Pc's that are on the network.
When I select additional drivers x86 it prompts for location of the print drivers.
I browse for them and select the correct 32 bit drivers. I get an error saying selected printer driver not found.
The specified location does not contain the driver _____ for the requested processor architecture.
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Do you have a Windows 7 box you can use the RSAT tools on? I've found this is the easiest way by far
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hhaywood,
I do. Would the windows 7 box need to preferrably be 32 bit?
I'm not sure I'm understanding the benefit of using RSAT tools.
Can you explain in a bit more detail please?
I do. Would the windows 7 box need to preferrably be 32 bit?
I'm not sure I'm understanding the benefit of using RSAT tools.
Can you explain in a bit more detail please?
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That seemed easy enough.
I followed these instructions.
Access the x64 print server \\PrintserverName\Printers
Open the printer required to add the 32-bit driver.
Properties | Sharing Tab | Additional Drivers
Check the x86 for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows 2003 checkboxes.
Click OK.
After doing this, I receive an error with no option to browse for drivers.
"Windows cannot locate a suitable print driver. Contact your administrator for help locating and installing a suitable driver."