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AddPrinterDriver method of the Win32_PrinterDriver Class

Applies to: desktop apps only

The AddPrinterDriver class method creates a new printer driver.

Note  When using the AddPrinterDriver method you must use SeLoadDriverPrivilege to load or unload a device driver.

This topic uses Managed Object Format (MOF) syntax. For more information about using this method, see Calling a Method.

Syntax

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uint32 AddPrinterDriver(
  [in]  Win32_PrinterDriver DriverInfo
);

Parameters

DriverInfo [in]

Information needed to create the printer driver.

Return value

Return codeDescription
0

Success.

5

Access denied.

1797

The printer driver is unknown.

 

Examples

For script code examples, see WMI Tasks for Scripts and Applications and the TechNet ScriptCenter Script Repository.

For C++ code examples, see WMI C++ Application Examples.

Requirements

Minimum supported client

Windows XP

Minimum supported server

Windows Server 2003

Namespace

\root\CIMV2

MOF
Cimwin32.mof

DLL
Cimwin32.dll

See also

Computer System Hardware Classes
Win32_PrinterDriver

 

 

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Return code 87
Don't forget the "\" on the end of the "FilePath" attritube, or you'll get error 87 too.
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If you get code 87 check that the Name attribute is the same as the model specified in the inf file
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Return Code 87 The parameter is incorrect. When driver object is not correctly filled or when driver can not be found in the system.
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Surely it's not unreasonable for customers to expect some sample code demonstrating how to use this most obtuse method?
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