Print Driver Compatibility with Windows Vista

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This paper provides information about print drivers for the Microsoft Windows family of operating systems. It provides guidelines for print driver developers to ensure that existing Windows XP print drivers are fully compatible with Windows Vista.

This information applies for the following operating systems:
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows Server 2003
Microsoft Windows XP

Included in this white paper:

•	Kernel-Mode Print Drivers
•	Setup Changes
•	Client-Side Rendering
•	Session 0 Isolation
•	Internet Explorer Version 7 Security

Windows XP users: Download the XPS Essentials Pack to create and view XPS files. XPS is a simple, secure e-paper format that ensures accurate document reproduction across a range of devices. Learn more about XPS here.

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