How to Remove a Printer Driver in Windows XP

Your computer's operating system requires drivers to use certain external devices, such as scanners or printers. Printer drivers translate computer files into a printable format that is accessible for the printer. If you are replacing or removing a printer from your computer, you may want to remove the associated drivers, as well. To manually delete a printer driver from Windows XP, you must access the "Printers and Faxes" control panel.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A computer with Windows XP
• Installed printer drivers

1. Click on your "Start" menu, then "Settings" and then "Printers and Faxes" menu. This will show all printers and fax machines currently associated with your computer.

2. Delete the printer from your computer if it is currently associated with your computer. Right-click on the printer's icon and select "Delete." Confirm the deletion by selecting "Yes" in the pop-up window.

3. Access the "Server Properties" menu from the drop-down "File" menu at the top of the window. Select the "Drivers" tab at the top of the window. This will display all printer drivers currently installed on your computer.

4. Highlight the printer driver you wish to remove by click on it once. Select the "Remove" button beneath the list of drivers. Click "Yes" in the pop-up window to delete the driver. Repeat this step to delete additional drivers, if necessary.

References

• Oki: Removing Printer Drivers
• OpenDrivers.com: How to Uninstall