Over the past couple of days, we have noticed that some HP printer users have been experiencing a rather peculiar problem. You see, folks are saying their HP Smart app is displaying the “Printer ...

Microsoft has confirmed an issue causing the HP Smart app to automatically install on Windows systems after all printers are renamed to HP LaserJet M101-M106. According to these reports, the HP Smart ...

Microsoft will no longer provide new drivers from printer manufacturers via Windows Update starting in 2025, the company has announced. Microsoft says doing so will make Windows 11 even more secure.

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 ...

Printers on Windows have historically required individual drivers on Windows, which causes security vulnerabilities, limited hardware upgrades, and reliability ...

Microsoft is slowly phasing out support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but IT admins shouldn't worry too much. Back in September 2023, Microsoft announced the end of servicing plan for ...

The first thing you may want to do is reset the printer scanner. This is a simple task, so we do not expect most users to find it too difficult. To reset the printer scanner, the user must power it ...

The takeaway: Microsoft quietly signaled a major shift in how printer drivers would work on Windows nearly three years ago. That plan is now becoming reality, though most older third-party printers ...