Share Name

HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print\Providers\LanMan Print Services\Servers\<server-name>\Printers\<printer-name>

Data type	Range	Default value
REG_SZ	share name	share name

Description

Contains the name of the specified network printer on the printer server.

Change method

To change the value of this entry, click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Right-click the printer name, and then select Properties. Click the Sharing tab, click the Shared as radio button, and then enter the share name in the text box.

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You must have Manage Printers permissions on the printer to be able to change this setting.

Related Entries

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Share Name for local printers