Limits print driver installation to Administrators (DEPRECATED)
Supported on: At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
Registry
Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers\PointAndPrint Value name: RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators
Enabled: RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators = 1
Disabled: RestrictDriverInstallationToAdministrators = 0
Description
This setting has moved to a new inbox location which can be found at Printers\Limits print driver installation to Administrators. NOTE - This derecated setting shares the same registry entry as the new one. Determines whether users that aren't Administrator can install print drivers on this computer. By default, users that aren't Administrators can't install print drivers on this computer. If you enable this setting or do not configure it, the system will limit installation of print drivers to Administrators of this computer. If you disable this setting, the system will not limit installation of print drivers to this computer. Additional Information: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/kb5005010-restricting-installation-of-new-printer-drivers-after-applying-the-july-6-2021-updates-31b91c02-05bc-4ada-a7ea-183b129578a7 for additional information.