What To Know
- In the Printers key, locate the entry for the Printer Port that you want to delete.
- To do this, open the Printers window (press the Windows key + R, type “control printers” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter), right-click in the Printers window, and select Add a printer.
- Msc” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter), locate the printer in the list of devices, right-click on it, and select Uninstall.
If you’re like me, you hate having printer ports hanging around in your registry for no reason. They’re just taking up space, and they can cause all sorts of problems. In this blog post, I’m going to show you how to easily delete printer ports from your registry using a few simple commands.
How To Delete Printer Port From Registry
The Printer Port is a component in the Windows Registry that stores information about installed printers. It is used to configure and manage printers, as well as to provide access to printer-related settings.
Sometimes, the Printer Port can become corrupted or outdated, which can lead to printing problems. In these cases, it may be necessary to delete the Printer Port from the Registry.
Before deleting the Printer Port, it is important to note that doing so will delete all printer-related settings from the Registry. This means that you will need to reinstall any printers that you want to continue using.
To delete the Printer Port, follow these steps:
1. Open the Registry Editor. To do this, press the Windows key + R, type “regedit” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter.
2. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetControlPrintPrinters.
3. In the Printers key, locate the entry for the Printer Port that you want to delete. It will be named “Ports” and have a value of “USB001” or “LPT1”.
4. Right-click on the Ports entry and select Delete.
5. A confirmation dialog box will appear. Click Yes to confirm the deletion.
6. Close the Registry Editor.
After deleting the Printer Port, you will need to reinstall any printers that you want to continue using. To do this, open the Printers window (press the Windows key + R, type “control printers” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter), right-click in the Printers window, and select Add a printer. Follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to install your printer.
If you experience any printing problems after deleting the Printer Port, you may need to reinstall the printer drivers. To do this, open Device Manager (press the Windows key + R, type “devmgmt.msc” into the Run dialog box, and press Enter), locate the printer in the list of devices, right-click on it, and select Uninstall. Then, follow the instructions in the Add Printer Wizard to install the printer again.
How Do I Delete The Printer Driver From My System?
- 1. Go to the “Device Manager” in the Windows Control Panel.
- 2. Expand the “Printers” category.
- 3. Right-click on the printer driver you want to delete and select “Uninstall.”
- 4. Follow the prompts to uninstall the driver.
- 5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
What Are The Steps To Uninstall A Printer?
1. Open the “Devices and Printers” folder in your Windows Control Panel.
2. Find the printer you want to uninstall, right-click on it, and select “Remove device.”
3. Click “Yes” to confirm the removal of the printer.
4. Restart your computer.
How to Uninstall a Printer on Mac
1. Open the “Printers” folder on your Mac.
2. Find the printer you want to uninstall, right-click on it, and select “Delete.”
3. Click “Delete” to confirm the removal of the printer.
How to Uninstall a Printer on Ubuntu
1. Open the “Printers” folder on your Ubuntu desktop.
2. Find the printer you want to uninstall, right-click on it, and select “Remove.”
3. Click “Remove” to confirm the removal of the printer.
How to Uninstall a Printer on Fedora
1. Open the “Printers” folder on your Fedora desktop.
How to Uninstall a Printer on Debian
1. Open the “Printers” folder on your Debian desktop.
How Do I Completely Remove A Printer From My Computer?
To remove a printer from your computer, you need to uninstall the printer software. Here’s what you can do:
1. Go to the Control Panel on your computer and open it.
2. Click on “Programs and Features” or “Add or Remove Programs” option.
3. Locate the printer software that you want to uninstall and click on it.
4. Click “Uninstall” and follow the prompts to complete the process.
5. Restart your computer to ensure that the printer software is completely removed.
Note: In some cases, the printer software may be installed as an optional component with some other software. In such cases, you will need to uninstall the other software to remove the printer software.
Also, if you have connected the printer to your computer using a USB cable, you will need to physically disconnect the cable from the printer.
Finally, if you are using a network printer, you will need to disconnect the printer from the network.
How Can I Delete A Printer Port?
To delete a printer port, follow these steps:
1. Open the Devices and Printers folder.
2. Right-click on the printer port you want to delete and select “Remove device.”
3. Click “Yes” to confirm the removal of the printer port.
4. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Note: Deleting a printer port will delete all the printers associated with that port. If you want to delete a specific printer, you will need to remove it separately.
What Are The Steps To Uninstall A Printer Driver In Windows 10?
To uninstall a printer driver in Windows 10, follow these steps:
1. Press the Windows key ++ X and select “Device Manager” from the menu.
2. Expand the “Printers” category and right-click on the printer driver you want to uninstall.
3. Select “Uninstall device” from the context menu.
4. Follow the prompts to uninstall the printer driver.
5. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
Alternatively, you can use the “Add or remove programs” feature in Windows 10 to uninstall the printer driver. To do this, open the Control Panel, select “Programs and Features”, and then select the printer driver from the list of installed programs. Click the “Uninstall” button and follow the prompts to remove the printer driver.
It’s important to note that uninstalling a printer driver will remove any associated printer settings, so you may need to reconfigure your printer after reinstalling the driver.
In a nutshell
In conclusion, deleting the printer port from the registry can be a tedious process, but it is essential to ensure that your computer is running efficiently and smoothly. By following these simple steps, you can remove the printer port and improve the performance of your computer.
