In a domain or corporate environment, what Group Policy settings might prevent a user from setting a default printer?

In managed environments, Group Policy Objects (GPOs) often dictate printer behavior. 1. **Check GPO Settings:** An administrator should review GPOs linked to the user or computer that might restrict printer management. Specific policies like 'Prevent addition of printers' or 'Prevent deletion of printers' can impact this. 2. **Default Printer GPO:** There might be a GPO explicitly setting a default printer, overriding user choices. Look in `User Configuration\Preferences\Control Panel Settings\Printers`. 3. **Run GPUpdate:** After any GPO changes, or if you suspect policies aren't applied, run `gpupdate /force` in an elevated Command Prompt on the user's machine. 4. **Restricted Groups:** Ensure the user is not part of a 'Restricted Groups' policy that inadvertently removes their ability to manage printers.