Delete Embedded Printer Drivers

i have windows 2003 terminal server , i'd prevent users creating printers aren't authorized.  that, i'd delete printer drivers came embedded on windows, such old epson dot matrix, hp deskjet, etc.

can anyone tell me stored? supposed in .cab file.  i'm not talking of drivers installed, ones in "server properties".

thanks,
valentin

hi valentin,

 

thanks post.

 

yes, embedded drivers stored in cab files in c:\windows\driver cache\i386 folder.

 

for more information driver.cab file, please refer following article:

 

description of windows 2000 driver.cab cabinet file

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/230644

 

however, don’t recommend modifying cab file delete printer drivers since cause other potential install issues when installing other devices.

 

in case, may apply following group policy prevent users creating printers aren't authorized.

 

the setting prevent client printer redirection located in following container:

 

computer configuration\administrative templates\windows components\terminal services\client / server data redirection. 

 

the name of policy setting “do not allow client printer redirection”. however, please note if setting configured printer redirection on terminal server disabled.

 

please assured need run gpupdate /force command on client machines after applying group policy on server side.

 

hope helps.

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