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What is Windows Protected Print Mode and How to Enable it
The feature makes printing more seamless and secure
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Updated onDecember 15, 2023
updated onDecember 15, 2023
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Microsoft has announced several changes in the Windows 11Insider Preview Build 26016to improve, modernize, and secure the print experience, and the Windows Protected Print Mode is a part of it. The feature intends to redefine how users print from a Windows device.
What is Windows Protected Print Mode?
Windows Protected Print Mode or WPP disables third-party printer drivers and only supportsprinters certified by Mopria. WPP will be enabled by default on Windows.
In the WPP mode, the OS would block the loading of malicious modules and legacy configurations and perform XPS rendering as the user instead ofSystemto limit the impact of bugs and vulnerabilities.
How do I enable or disable Windows Protected Print Mode?
1. Using the Local Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc)
If you can’t find the built-in utility,check the installed edition of Windows 11. The Local Group Policy Editor is not available in the Home edition, but you can alwaysmanually install gpedit.msc.
2. Using Registry Editor
2.1 Enable
2.2Disable
Remember, Windows Protected Print Mode won’t be available in the regular versions of Windows 11 for quite some time and has only yet been released in the Canary channel. To find out more about the feature and other changes, readMicrosoft’s official blog post.
Before you leave, find out some quick tips to speed things up if yourprinter is printing slowly.
For any queries or to share your thoughts on the new feature, drop a comment below.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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