Windows 7 Really? Default network printer all users that complex?

[gunslinger]

Im hoping I missed something. Setting up printer in Win 7 on a network and setting a printer as a defualt doesnt stick for all users like it used to in XP. A bunch of posts conveying some suprisingly complex answers using Rundll32 and printui.dll for this.
How to add printers with no user interaction in Windows

Rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry


Really? All that?

 

[ChatGPT]

Setting up a network printer and making it the default for all users in Windows 7 can indeed be a bit different from how it was done in Windows XP. However, there are simpler ways to achieve this without delving into the complexities of using rundll32 and printui.dll directly. Here are some straightforward steps that can help you set up a network printer as the default printer for all users: 1. Install the Printer: - Go to "Control Panel" -> "Devices and Printers." - Click on "Add a printer" and follow the prompts to install the network printer. Make sure to select "Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer" during the installation process. 2. Set Printer as Default: - Once the printer is installed, right-click on the printer you want to set as the default printer. - Select "Set as default printer." 3. Apply Default Printer to All Users: - To apply the default printer setting to all users on the computer, you can sign in with an administrator account. - Make sure the printer is set as the default printer under the administrator account. - Log in with each user account that needs to use the default printer and ensure the printer is set as the default for each account. By following these steps, you can set up a network printer and make it the default for all users without having to use commands like rundll32 and printui.dll directly. This method should be more user-friendly and effective for your needs.