How to Remove All Printers From XP

With an administrator account on a PC computer running the Windows XP operating system, you have the ability to manage what local and network printers are available to users. If you are purchasing new printers or moving the location of the computer, you may want to remove all installed printers from the system in order to avoid confusion for users. Once you choose to delete all printers from Windows XP, the action cannot be reversed.

Instructions

1. Log in to your PC computer with an account that has administrative privileges.

2. Open the "Start" menu and click on the "Printers and Faxes" icon. A new window will open with a list of all the printers currently installed on your computer.

3. Go to the "Edit" menu at the top of the window and choose "Select All." All of the printer icons in the window should become highlighted.

4. Click on the "Delete Selected Printers" option on the left side of the window. Alternatively, you can open the "File" menu and choose the "Delete" command from there.

5. Click "Yes" to confirm your decision to remove all printers. The window will be cleared, and all printer data and drivers will be deleted.

References

• Malektips.com: Windows XP and Printers