Windows 98 - Change Spooler Path

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I would like to change the default spooler path to another drive other
than C:

So far I'm finding out that this is impossible.

Anybody?

Thanks
 
Bozo said:
I would like to change the default spooler path to another drive other
than C:

So far I'm finding out that this is impossible.
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The spool goes into the temp files folder.
You can change that in your autoexec.bat (yes, this still controls
things in Win98).
eg, to put them in a folder called TEMP on the H drive, add these 2
lines:

SET TEMP=h:\TEMP
SET TMP=h:\TEMP

You might also want to move your virtual memory file.
Right-click My Computer and choose Properties. Click Performance,
Virtual Memory and check "Let me specify my own virtual memory
settings". In the 'Hard disk' drop-down list, select an alternative
drive. Set the 'Minimum size' and 'Maximum size' to the same number.
Click Yes to acknowledge the warning, select Close, and click Yes to
restart your PC.
 
I would like to change the default spooler path to another drive other
than C:
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I can't say about Windows 98, as I've never used it.

But under Windows 2000 you can open Control Panel > Printers and right
click on the printer. Then click on Server Properties, which will give
you a window where you can specify the path for the spool file. (You
have to create the folder first.) I have mine set to D:/SpoolFiles.
 
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