Removeprintersatlogoff

Enter . A Group Policy setting so unglamorously named, it sounds like a Windows 95 relic. In reality, it is the unsung guardian of terminal server hygiene.

4.8/5 (Deducting 0.2 points for Microsoft’s obtuse naming convention) removeprintersatlogoff

Enable it. Then buy your print server a coffee. It’s earned it. Let’s be precise

Let’s be precise. This policy (found under Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Printers ) does one thing and one thing well: When a user logs off, the system deletes all network printers they connected to during their session. It does not delete local printers (e.g., a USB printer physically attached to the thin client). It does not delete drivers. It simply severs the mapped connections. For the low

If you manage a multi-user Windows environment and you have not enabled this policy, you are actively choosing to troubleshoot mysterious print spooler issues and profile corruption. For the low, low cost of adding a few seconds to logoff, you gain stability, predictability, and a clean slate for every session.

Former Terminal Server Janitor (Now a Relaxed Admin)