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01-25-2019 02:22 PM
I get a message to update a printer that does not exist any more. How to delete this message from HP support assistant
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01-25-2019 04:24 PM
Use the "Remove Device" option in the HP Support Assistant to remove the unwanted device.
Remove Devices from HP Support Assistant
If you have the HPSA software installed but it is not on your Taskbar (by choice),
Windows key > list by "All Apps" > scroll to category H >
Open Section HP Help and Support
Open the HP Support Assistant
Open HPSA
Tab My Devices
Click on an "old" device, that is, a device that you do not own and / or do not wish HPSA to manage or "see".
Click on "Edit this device"
Click on "Remove this device"
Remove Unwanted Printer from Devices and Printers
If the unwanted printer is lurking in Devices and Printers, it can be removed.
Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers
Right-Click on the (unwanted) printer > Remove Device
Restart the computer and log in
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01-25-2019 04:24 PM
Use the "Remove Device" option in the HP Support Assistant to remove the unwanted device.
Remove Devices from HP Support Assistant
If you have the HPSA software installed but it is not on your Taskbar (by choice),
Windows key > list by "All Apps" > scroll to category H >
Open Section HP Help and Support
Open the HP Support Assistant
Open HPSA
Tab My Devices
Click on an "old" device, that is, a device that you do not own and / or do not wish HPSA to manage or "see".
Click on "Edit this device"
Click on "Remove this device"
Remove Unwanted Printer from Devices and Printers
If the unwanted printer is lurking in Devices and Printers, it can be removed.
Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers
Right-Click on the (unwanted) printer > Remove Device
Restart the computer and log in
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01-26-2019 08:01 AM
You are welcome.
Happy Printing.
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