windows cannot find "HP Update.exe"

[Light_shinigami]

This error message keeps repeatedly popping up despite closing it again and again and even if its just left there then still the messages pile up one after another. It says windows cannot find "HP Update.exe". And I couldn't find a solution online which makes me almost wonder am I the first one to face this issue? 

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@Light_shinigami 

No, not the first.

It is not all that common anymore as the error is an older one.

Open the folder and remove the offending file name: HP Update.exe

Example

C:\Users\<YourAccountName>\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs

Reference

Method - Pop-Up Messages - HP Update

Reference Document

HP Update Software - Retired

Excerpted:

HP Update, also known as the HP Software Update Utility, has been retired and is no longer providing new software updates. When HP Update checks for updates, a No new updates available message displays.

HP recommends uninstalling HP Update with the Uninstall a program feature in Windows.

Side Bar:  This little application will likely sneak back onto your computer if / when you (re)install the printer software.  This is especially likely if the printer software is older than the date of the retirement for the application.  Rats.  Just check Programs and Features for HP Update and uninstall it (again).

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