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How To make Printer "Set as default Printer" in Windows 10

Hello guys, recently i stuck on a little problem for time being, after few minutes i found a solution on my on, because i am dealing with both windows 7 and windows 10 clients.
My problem is making my HP LaserJet P2055d UPD PCL 6 "Set as default Printer" so users don't have to chose their printer from their setting it will make them furious why IT folks are here,its our duty to make everything easy for them related to IT.
In windows 7 you can done this task within 3-4 clicks but when you are using windows 10 than it make you think. Here i am providing you few solutions from other sites after that you can see my solution which you can easily found on other websites i am not own this solution i just did it my self without going on any tutorial.
Solution 1:
  • Navigate to Windows Start menu
  • Click "Settings"
  • Click "Devices" in the Settings dialog
  • Make sure you are in the section "Printers & scanners"
  • Disable the setting "Let Windows manage my default printer" by setting it to "Off". 
  • Click the Print&Share printer 'Print+Share' and select "Set as default".
Solution 2:
  • Open the Registry Editor (Right mouse click Windows Start → Run → regedit)
  • Navigate to this key:
    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows
  • For name "LegacyDefaultPrinterMode" set the "Value data:" to "1" to return to the old Default printer behavior in Windows 10. 
How To make Printer "Set as default Printer" in Windows 10
How To make Printer "Set as default Printer" in Windows 10
My Solution:
  • Win sign+R -> Type (control printers)-> Press Enter.
  • Select Your Printer.
  • Right Click On It and Select "Set as default Printer".


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