Stop XP from auto-discover network printer

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Jimmy Lio

My XP workstations are all able to find every
shared/network printer on the network. Is it possible to
disable this feature? I only want the workstations to
user the designated printer.

Jimmy
 
From Windows Explorer, select Tools, Folder Options. In the View tab,
UNCHECK the box Automaticslly search for network folders and printers.
 
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