unable to rename printer in win 2k professional

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Problem with renaming of a network printer.

Under win 95/98 we wer able to rename the network printer
where as in win 2K pro there is no provision. Is there
anyway to do the same.

In our application the prinetr name is hard coded and need
to be renamed with a specific name which is not possible
now.

If the network printer name is xyz, the network printer
name on a PC where the printer is installed will be like
xyz on abc. abc is the name of the PC.

Appreciate if anyone could give a solution for the problem.

Seshu
 
With Windows 2000 and later, the clients don't get a complete, named object
for the Network Printers; thus, there is no name to change.

However, in your particular case, you might try the bypass from
http://members.shaw.ca/bsanders/NetPrinterNoPP.htm. This page deals with a
different problem, but the instructions should provide a solution for your
situation as well. Step 9 is where you specify the printer name or you can
change it after the Add Printer wizard completes.
 
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