Windows Server 2008 r2 redirect printer

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when i connect remotely to w2k8 server, i have to change the settings in the printer to "print directly to spooler" but this option is grayed out and i cannot change it, i try to take ownership in the security tab but each time i log off and log on the ownership disappear and i have to put it again.

where you can change the owner of the redirected printer, and change it to administrator (instead of SYSTEM)?
is there any option in gpedit.msc to save my changed configuration on ownership level?
how can i let a user change the settings of his redirect default printer?

thank you for your support

 

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To address the issues you're facing with changing printer settings on Windows Server 2008 when connected remotely and dealing with ownership and permissions, you can follow these steps:

### Changing Ownership of Redirected Printer:
1. Change Owner to Administrator:
- To change the owner of the redirected printer to the Administrator instead of SYSTEM, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the printer in question and select Properties.
- Go to the Security tab and click on Advanced.
- In the Advanced Security Settings, go to the Owner tab and change the owner to the Administrator account.
- Make sure to check the box that says "Replace owner on subcontainers and objects" if you want this ownership to apply to all sub-items.
- Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.

### Group Policy Settings to Preserve Ownership Changes:
2. Group Policy Option in gpedit.msc:
- Unfortunately, there isn't a specific Group Policy setting in gpedit.msc to preserve ownership changes on a printer. However, you can try to enforce ownership changes through Group Policy Preferences.
- To do this:
- Open the Group Policy Management Console (gpmc.msc).
- Create a new Group Policy Object (GPO) and link it to the appropriate Organizational Unit (OU).
- Navigate to Computer Configuration -> Preferences -> Control Panel Settings -> Printers to set your printer configurations, including ownership changes.

### Allowing Users to Change Default Printer Settings:
3. Granting Users Printer Management Rights:
- To allow a user to change the settings of their redirected default printer, you can grant them printer management rights.
- You can do this by adding the user to the Print Operators group, which will give them the necessary permissions to manage printers, including changing settings on their default printer.

By following these steps, you should be able to change the ownership of the redirected printer to Administrator, explore Group Policy options to enforce ownership changes, and grant users the ability to manage their printers effectively. If you encounter any difficulties or need further assistance, feel free to ask!