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

By Minus | Published: June 13, 2008

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:


  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.
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