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Migrate Network Printers on Windows 7 or Windows 8

Before migrating network printers on Windows 7 or Windows 8 computer, modify the security settings on the destination computer. Ensure that the user on the destination computer has access to the network printer server.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the command prompt and run gpedit.msc.
2. Click Local Computer Policy, Computer Configuration, Administrative Templates, Printers.
3. Double-click the Point and Print Restrictions option in the right pane.
4. Select the following options:.
   • Enabled option.
   • Under Options, Security Prompts, select "Do not show warning or elevation prompt" for the following options:
     • When installing drivers for a new connection
     • When updating drivers for an existing connection
5. In the command prompt, run the following command:

   gpupdate /force
   

   Note: If the update fails, remove and then add your machine to the domain and try again.

6. Restart your computer after the update is successful.