Print Monitor
Location:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Monitors
Classification:
| Criteria | Value |
|---|---|
| Permissions | Admin |
| Security context | System |
| Persistence type | Registry |
| Code type | DLL |
| Launch type | Automatic |
| Impact | Non-destructive |
| OS Version | All OS versions |
| Dependencies | OS only |
| Toolset | Scriptable |
Description:
Print monitors are responsible for directing a print data stream from the print spooler to an appropriate port driver. Two types of print monitors are defined – language monitors and port monitors.
References:
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/print/writing-a-print-monitor
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/drivers/print/installing-a-print-monitor