How To Set Default Printer Windows 11 (No Survey)

Open Settings (press Windows + I on your keyboard).

Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin) or PowerShell (Admin) . how to set default printer windows 11

Press Windows + R , type control printers , and press Enter. This opens the Devices and Printers window directly. Open Settings (press Windows + I on your keyboard)

Crucial Step – Scroll down and toggle OFF the switch for “Let Windows manage my default printer” . Why? If this remains ON, Windows will override your choice every time you use a different printer. Step 4: In the list of printers, locate the printer you want as default. Click on it. type control printers

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows" -Name "LegacyDefaultPrinterMode" -Value 1 If Windows 11 keeps changing your default printer back, check these common culprits: