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Kernel Mode Drivers (version 2) are blocked on the target machine

Symptom: When trying to restore printers using Printer Migrator on a windows 2003 server, you may receive this message: “WARNING: Kernel Mode Drivers (version 2) are blocked on the target machine. Disable Kernel Mode driver blocking and re-run Printer Migrator…”

Solution: To disable  Kernel Mode driver blocking, following these steps:

1. Run Local Group Policy. Open Run and type gpedit.msc

2. Explorer Computer Configuration,

3. Select Administrative Templates,

4. click Printer.

5. On the Right pane, right-click on "Disallow installation of printers using kernel mode drivers"

6. Select Properties and check Disabled.

7. Click OK to close the Local Group Policy.

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