Windows notifies a user with a popup message that their print job has been completed on the printer
go to start/run/ type regedit
expand the node HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
locate the key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers]
Value Name: NetPopup
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: (0 = disabled, 1 = enabled)
modify the existing value, named "NetPopup" and set it to equal "0" to disable notification or "1" to enable it
then you will need to "Restart the printer spooler service" or "Restart Windows" for the change to take effect.
also:
Specify Where to Display Printer Notifications
go to start/run/ type regedit
expand the node HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
locate the key [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Providers]
modify the existing value, called "NetPopupToComputer" and set it according to the value data below
Value Name: NetPopupToComputer
Data Type: REG_DWORD
Value Data: (0 = local computer, 1 = users computer)
then restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect
Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk. You should always backup your registry prior to modifying or changing values.
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