Remove network printers... if they exist. 3

[ModularIT]

Hello

I'm putting together a very simple script to add some new network printers and remove old ones. I want to apply the same script to all users but the trouble is than not all of them have the same old printers for removal.

I'm using the line 'WshNetwork.RemovePrinterConnection "\\server\printer"'but obviously the script stops and generates an error if the specified printer doesn't exist on the computer.

Is there some code I can use to say if this printer exists delete it, if not continue to the next line?

Thanks
Nick

 

[sparkbyte]

Have a look at Mark's FAQ logon script. It has a very nice routine to remove all network connected printers as well as several other very useful examples.

faq329-5798

Thanks

John Fuhrman
Titan Global Services

http://www.titangs.com

 

[dm4ever]

Not only that, but if you know that you will get an error then just put an On Error Resume Next and On Error Goto 0 in the For...Each Loop

i.e.

For Each xxxx in XXXX
On Error Resume Next
'remove printer cmd
On Error Goto 0
Next

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dm4ever
My philosophy: K.I.S.S - Keep It Simple Stupid

 

[markdmac]

Thanks for the props John.

I hope you find this post helpful.

Regards,

Mark

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