Do not allow v4 printer drivers to show printer extensions

This policy determines if v4 printer drivers are allowed to run printer extensions.

V4 printer drivers may include an optional, customized user interface known as a printer extension. These extensions may provide access to more device features, but this may not be appropriate for all enterprises.

If you enable this policy setting, then all printer extensions will not be allowed to run.

If you disable this policy setting or do not configure it, then all printer extensions that have been installed will be allowed to run.

Supported on: At least Windows Server 2012, Windows 8 or Windows RT

Registry HiveHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
Registry PathSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers
Value NameV4DriverDisallowPrinterExtension
Value TypeREG_DWORD
Enabled Value1
Disabled Value0

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