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‎03-05-2025 04:07 PM

HP Recommended
Product: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw

I Have this message - Hewlett-Packard - USB - 10/7/2018 12:00:00 AM - 48.1.4365.18280

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‎03-09-2025 07:19 AM

HP Recommended

Hi @Bighorn1, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

The message you’re seeing appears to be a Windows Update entry related to an HP USB driver update from October 7, 2018. This could indicate:

  1. A Pending Driver Update – Windows may be trying to install an older driver for your HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw.
  2. A Driver Conflict – If you recently updated or reinstalled drivers, Windows might be reverting to an older version.
  3. An Incomplete or Failed Update – If Windows is stuck showing this message, the driver update might not have completed properly.

Recommended Fixes:

1. Check Installed Drivers

  • Open Device Manager (Win + X → Device Manager).
  • Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers and Printers.
  • Look for any yellow warning icons or entries related to HP.
  • Right-click the printer → Update driver → Search automatically.

2. Install the Latest HP Drivers

  • Download and install the latest HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw drivers from the official HP website: Official HP® Support
    Install HP Smart or Full Feature Drivers for better compatibility.

3. Remove Old USB Driver

  • In Device Manager, locate Universal Serial Bus controllers.
  • Right-click any HP-related USB driver → Uninstall device.
  • Restart your PC, and Windows should reinstall the necessary drivers.

4. Check Windows Update

  • Go to Settings → Windows Update.
  • Click Check for updates.
  • If the update is stuck, click View update history → Uninstall updates, then remove any problematic HP updates.

5. Run the HP Print and Scan Doctor

I hope this helps. 

 

Take care and have a good day. 

 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping! 

 

Max3Aj

HP Support 

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