Update: Microsoft confirmed the issue was relating to a bug in the latest Windows update. Users on Microsoft’s forums complained that their printers were all being converted to the HP LaserJet ...

Microsoft has released a new troubleshooter tool to fix an issue where the HP Smart app would automatically install on Windows after renaming all printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106. Microsoft confirmed ...

Earlier this month, Microsoft posted a new entry in its list of known issues with fully up-to-date Windows 11 PCs: The HP Smart printer app was installing automatically on Windows 10 and Windows 11 ...

Starting in January 2026, Microsoft will no longer distribute new "official" printer drivers through Windows Update. First announced back in 2023, the move is meant to ...

The deprecation of MSDT-based troubleshooters will soon be started. Now, in the next few months, the Troubleshooter links in Windows Settings will redirect to open the new Troubleshooters in the Get ...

Microsoft is quietly ripping out one of Windows’ oldest plumbing systems, and the impact will hit the most boring but essential task many PCs still perform: printing. By winding down traditional ...

Microsoft has ended support for legacy printer drivers on Windows 11, putting millions of older printers at risk with phased restrictions through 2027.

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. The HP Smart app is being automatically installed on some Windows 10 and Windows 11 devices and causing printing ...

Microsoft has seemingly absolved HP of blame for a bizarre Windows bug which is seeing printers renamed as HP devices, irrespective of their actual manufacturer. The alarming bug was created after a ...