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Printer Driver Compatibility with Windows Vista

Printer Driver Compatibility with Windows Vista

File name: drv-compat.doc
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Updated: May 8, 2006
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Printer Driver Compatibility with Windows Vista

File name: drv-compat.xps
264 KB
Updated: May 8, 2006

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This paper provides information about printer drivers for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. It provides guidelines for printer driver developers to ensure that existing Windows XP printer drivers are fully compatible with Windows Vista.

This information applies for the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP

Included in this white paper:

Kernel-Mode Printer Drivers
Setup Changes
Client-Side Rendering
Session 0 Isolation
Internet Explorer Version 7 Security

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