Re: win2k8 how to install 32 and 64 bit printer drivers

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Thanks. I have no vista computers so I will copy it from my x32 Windows
2008 server.

I have two problems now. First is this new convoluted explorer doesn't
provide me with the correct subdirectory format in the address bar. It just
brings up a bunch of nicey nicey junk which I cannot copy from and is
unusable. How do I correct the address bar to show the correct subdirectory
format.

Second problem I ran into because of the first problem. In the "Please
provide a printer driver" dialog box, I enter
\\ip.of.32bitserver\filerepository\ and click Browse. It only brings me
into the local computer's \SYSTEM32 directory. I could not get it to browse
that remote share. I'm guessing this is some sort of new security thing so
how do I get rid of that too?

When using a 32bit Vista machine, the spooler will query the local driver
store for the files and you should never be prompted for a file location
since the files are sitting on the hard drive.


That's what I was trying to do originally but only with a 32 bit Win2k8
server. (see first post) I received the message "Unable to install HP
LaserJet 4250 PCL5, x86, Type 3 - User Mode driver. This operation is not
supported."


Thanks for all of your help.

Pete


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