Question: How Do I Set the Default Printer in Windows 7 Registry?
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How do I change the default printer in Windows 7 Registry?

Simple Steps For How to Set Default Printer Windows 7 Registry

  1. Click the Start button and type regedit on the search field. …
  2. Move to the Computer HKEY_CURRENT – USER Software Microsoft Windows NT Current Version Devices.
  3. Locate the target printer in the list of available devices in the right pane.

Where are printer settings stored in registry?

Every printer stores all of it’s settings in the DEVMODE structure and stores the DEVMODE structure in the registry.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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