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Mount a Windows 7 Printer Share after MS security patch KB505565
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Install the printer driver locally.

Store HOSTNAME share credentials from the command line:

cmdkey /add:HOSTNAME /user:USER /pass:PASS

Open the control panel (For Windows 11: Windows Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Devices > More devices and printer settings (at the bottom))

Click Add a printer

Click "The printer that I want isn't listed"

Select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings"

Click Next

Select "Create a new port"

Leave "Local Port" selected

Click Next

Enter the share as port name: \\HOSTNAME\SHARENAME

Click Next

Select the printer driver you installed.

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