Command line to keep windows 7 from automatically installing a driver


  1. 3DPiper
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    Windows 7
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    Command line to keep windows 7 from automatically installing a driver


    I have an older machine that MUST use a HP Laserjet 4 PLC4 driver (for software compatibility).
    I am using a newer USB HP printer.
    When I plug the printer up, Win7 automatically tries to install a newer driver.
    If I right-click on the computer in devices and printers, choose 'device installation settings' and choose 'no', it does not save.
    It always tries to install the newer driver when I plug the USB cable in.
    Is there a command line way to keep it from automatically installing the new driver so I can use an older compatible driver?
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  3. brentg
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    Windows 7 64bit
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    3DPiper said:
    I have an older machine that MUST use a HP Laserjet 4 PLC4 driver (for software compatibility).
    I am using a newer USB HP printer.
    When I plug the printer up, Win7 automatically tries to install a newer driver.
    If I right-click on the computer in devices and printers, choose 'device installation settings' and choose 'no', it does not save.
    It always tries to install the newer driver when I plug the USB cable in.
    Is there a command line way to keep it from automatically installing the new driver so I can use an older compatible driver?
    You will need to delete the newer driver from the "C:\Windows\System32\DriverStore\FileRepository” folder
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