“Let Windows manage my default printer” is missing

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Update:

Based on down votes I got, I decided to explain why I am asking this question. I am writing a C# application that use the default printer.

The problem is when printing in Windows 10 through my application, the default printer is not returned as expected.

After some research, I found that it is a new feature developed by Microsoft: the last printer used for print is being the default one. However, that it is possible to turn this feature off.

Now, back to the original post:

I have Windows 10 installed and I am trying to turn off the "Let Windows manage my default printer" but I cannot find this option.

According to this answer, I tried to turn it off through regedit but the instance of LegacyDefaultPrinterMode is also not there.

Any idea why I cannot find turn off option? Is there any other alternative to turn this flag off?

Answer 1

How to disable automatic default printer manager

1- Use the Windows Key + I keyboard shortcut to open Settings.

2- Navigate to Devices, then go to Printers & scanners, and disable the Let Windows manage my default printer.