Device Entry

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

Device

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

Data type Range Default value

REG_SZ

Output-device-name,winspool,Port-connection

Output-device-name,winspool,Port-connection

Description

Specifies the default printer. An explicit port and driver must be assigned to the printer device. The device-driver is the file name (without the extension) of the device-driver file.

Change Method

To change the default printer, from the Start menu, point to Settings, and click Printers. Right-click the printer, and then click Set as Default Printer.