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Disallow installation of printers using kernel-mode drivers

Requirements: At least Microsoft Windows XP Professional

Location: Computer Configuration\Printers\


Description:
Determines whether printers using kernel-mode drivers may be installed on the local computer. Kernel-mode drivers have access to system-wide memory, and therefore poorly-written kernel-mode drivers can cause stop errors.

If you disable this setting or do not configure it, printers using kernel-mode drivers may be installed on the local computer.

If you enable this setting, installation of a printer using a kernel-mode driver will not be allowed. This setting is enabled by default.

Note

ADM File: system.adm