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Windows Cannot Install Kernel Mode Print Driver [Fix]
Group Policy settings can often prevent driver installation
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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While installing athird-party PDF reading softwarelike PhantomPDF, you may encounter theWindows cannot install the kernel-mode print drivererror.
In this article, we look closely at a few troubleshooting tips to help you resolve the Windows cannot install kernel-mode print driver error in Windows 10.
What can I do if Windows cannot install the Kernel Mode print driver?
1. Disable the blocking policy for installation of drivers
Depending on the version of Windows installed, the Group Policy Editor may or may not be available on your computer.
Those that runWindows 10 Home Editiondo not have the Group Policy Editor Installed. For more details, check our guide toinstall Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Home.
2. Update your printer drivers
Outdated or damaged printer drivers might cause the Windows kernel-mode print driver error. You can manually update them by following the above steps. We also have a great guide with detailed steps on how todownload printer drivers, so don’t miss it.
You can also use an automatic tool that scans your PC and installs the most suitable drivers, optimizing your Windows OS and the overall system performance.
Outbyte Driver Updater
3. Configure point and printer restriction
It will also remove your printer settings. So if you have a working printer, you may have to reinstall the printer drivers again to make your printer work.
Why can Windows not install kernel mode print driver?
Following this article’s steps, you can remove the limitations and resolve theerror. Let us know which method helped you resolve theerrorin the comments.
More about the topics:Printer Errors,windows 10
Tashreef Shareef
Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.
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