Microsoft KB Archive/84378

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Printer Setup Limitations with Windows 3.1 Automated Setup

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Q84378

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows versions 3.1, 3.11

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SUMMARY
When running the Automated mode of Microsoft Windows Setup, the following rules apply:


 * You can set up no more than 10 printer drivers, counting existing printer drivers installed and new printer drivers being added.
 * The string for the name of the printer must match the string in the [io.device] section of the CONTROL.INF file exactly.
 * The port name must match the name in the [ports] section of the WIN.INI file exactly, including the colon.

Failure to adhere to these rules may result in incorrectly configured printer drivers, or printer drivers not being installed.

For more information on running Automated Setup, please page 75 of the Microsoft Windows Resource Kit.

The Microsoft Windows Resource Kit is available for $19.95 (plus applicable sales tax) and $2.50 shipping and handling. To order, call (800) 642-7676.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11

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Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbWin310 kbWin311