Windows 10: Windows keeps changing default printers

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  1. Jimamj Win User

    Windows keeps changing default printers


    I have two session hosts in Azure VDI that I am using for user sessions with FSLogix being utilized for user profiles. I have multiple users whose default printer keeps changing to a "virtual" printer such as the Adobe PDF printer or a Webex Printer that is installed. This happens randomly and at differing intervals. The printers are hosted on another server and deployed using group policy. Windows is not managing default printers. I have also tried the Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows\LegacyDefaultPrinterMode key to prevent windows from changing

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    Jimamj, Dec 6, 2022
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  2. Zaki_j Win User

    Default Printer keeps changing in Windows 10

    Hi John,

    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

    I understand that the default Printer keeps changing after you restart the computer.

    1. Did this issue started recently? If yes, then what are the recent changes that you have made to the computer prior to this issue?

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to try turning off “let Windows manage your default printer” and check if you are still facing the issue. To do so follow the steps below:

    Open Start and select Settings
    > Devices > Printers & scanners. Turn off
    Let Windows manage my default printer.


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    If you still have issues, please follow the suggestion in method 2.

    Method 2:


    Registry disclaimer: Important this section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the
    registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs.

    Please take a backup of the registry. Follow the steps given in the link below:

    How to back up and restore
    the registry in Windows


    • Open the
      Run
      dialog box by pressing the Windows key and the R key together.
    • Type
      Regedit
      and hit the Enter key.
    • When the Registry Editor opens, navigate to the following location:

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows

    • In the right pane, right click on
      “LegacyDefaultPrinterMode” and click modify to change the value of
      LegacyDefaultPrinterMode from the default 0 to 1.
    • Restart your computer.
    • Try setting you default printer again.

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    Hope it helps.

    Regards,

    Zaki
     
    Zaki_j, Dec 6, 2022
    #2
  3. default printer keeps changing in windows 10 despite changes


    Hi all,

    I have 2 pc's both running windows 10 and 1 of the pc's has 2 printers installed.

    The samung printer is default and a zebra thermal printers is the other printer.

    The problem i have is that the other network pc which access's the printers keeps changing the default printer.

    I have changed the "let windows manage my default printer" settings on both pc's but still it keeps changing the default printer.

    Any ideas please as doing my nut in !

    Thanks
     
    hullstorage, Dec 6, 2022
    #3
  4. Windows keeps changing default printers

    default printer keeps change

    Hi,

    I am using Windows 10. The problem is the default printer keeps change. For example, I set printer A as the default printer. Then I print to printer B. Then the system change my default printer to printer B. It is very strange and the problem is repeatable.

    Please advise what could cause the problem.

    Thanks,
     
    graceyin39, Dec 6, 2022
    #4
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