printers_remove_all.ps1

printers_remove_all.ps1

Removes ALL installed printers, their associated ports, and unused printer drivers from Windows.

Overview

This script is a destructive operation that removes all installed printers, their associated ports, and unused printer drivers from Windows. Use with caution - this cannot be undone.

Purpose

Removes ALL installed printers, their associated ports, and unused printer drivers from Windows. Use with caution - this is a destructive operation that cannot be undone.

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11 or Windows Server
• Administrator privileges
• Print Spooler service running

Configuration

Required Inputs

• $removeDrivers : Whether to also remove unused printer drivers (default: true)
• $removePorts : Whether to also remove orphaned printer ports (default: true)

Behavior

1. Enumerates all installed printers
2. Removes each printer
3. Removes orphaned TCP/IP printer ports (optional)
4. Removes unused printer drivers (optional)
5. Reports results

Security Notes

• No secrets in logs
• Destructive operation - removes ALL printers
• Cannot be undone without reinstalling printers

Exit Codes

• 0 = Success
• 1 = Failure

Example Output

[ INPUT VALIDATION ]
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Remove Drivers : True
Remove Ports   : True

[ REMOVING PRINTERS ]
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Found 3 printer(s)
Removing : HP LaserJet Pro MFP M428fdw
Removing : Microsoft Print to PDF
Removing : Canon LBP6030
Removed 3 printer(s)

[ REMOVING PRINTER PORTS ]
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Found 2 orphaned port(s)
Removing : IP_192.168.1.100
Removing : IP_192.168.1.101
Removed 2 port(s)

[ REMOVING UNUSED DRIVERS ]
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Removed unused printer drivers

[ FINAL STATUS ]
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Result : All printers removed successfully

[ SCRIPT COMPLETED ]
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Version History

• 2024-12-01 v1.0.0 - Initial release - converted from batch script

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