When you enable the
protected mode in Windows Internet Explorer 7 on a Windows Vista-based computer, you cannot connect to a shared printer
by using Internet Explorer 7.
This behavior occurs because some registry subkeys are
restricted when you enable protected mode in Internet Explorer 7. The
registry subkeys make sure that you can connect to a
shared printer by using Internet Explorer 7.
Note By default, protected mode is enabled in Internet Explorer
7.
To work around this behavior, connect to a shared printer by using the Add Printer
Wizard.
Steps to reproduce this behavior
- Start Internet Explorer 7, and then type
http://<servername>/<printers> in the
Address bar.
- Select a printer, and then click Connect under Printer
Actions.
In this case, you cannot connect to a shared
printer.
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