Your default printer keeps changing on its own
Windows has a setting that automatically changes the default printer every time you use a different one. Turn off that setting and manually pick one. Done.
Windows automatically switches your default printer to whichever one you used most recently. This is meant to be helpful but is annoying in practice. Turning off this automatic setting and picking your default printer manually fixes it.
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⏱ 3-5 minutes
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Setting the default without turning off auto-manage first — Windows will override your choice
- Not restarting to check that the change stuck
Signs you need professional help
- If it keeps changing even after disabling auto-manage
- If network policy is controlling the setting
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