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by andrewras

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We have a network running Win2k server and clients running, win2k, NT4 and win98.
We have added a new printer on the win2k server and shared it out, the win2k and Nt workstations install the new printer straight away but the win 98 PC's ask for model, we put that in then asks for the win 98 CD which we cant find, can we point this location to the c:\drive???

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by gigelul

Hi,
You must install additional driver for Win9x on your server (I dont have a Win2k box but in NT in printer properties, sharing tab, mark Win9x driver and you will need to give the original CD of the printer).
Or install on Win98 computers usingadd network printer, with have disk options and also give the CD with drivers of the printer.

by blackcurrant

Hi

I have had the same problem. I configured a W2K machine to install a laserjet. I also made sure that additional drivers for W98 and W95 were available. However, each time I tried to add the printer I was asked for the installation disk. I got round this by creating a shared folder and copying all the Win95/98 printer installation files to it. When the printer needs to be added, I select the printer, then, when prompted redirect the wizard to the shared folder. It then installs the printer.

Hopr this helps

Good luck

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