PRINTER CHANGE- DO I DELETE SOFTWARE FOR HP PRINTER

[teresa824]

Hi,

I was wondering if I could delete the hp software on my pc/smartphone, as I changed printers due to a problem with my printer.

Please advise.

Regards

[Dragon-Fur · Accepted solution]

@teresa824 

Yes, you can remove printer software / applications for any device you no longer have.

For example,

If you no longer have any HP printers, all the software / applications can be removed.

No more HP printers?

Uninstall the HP Smart Windows application from your computer

Settings > Apps > Apps and Features

Find HP Smart in the list > Click and Uninstall

Restart the computer and log in

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What if??

If you still have an HP printer, but not the device that is listed in your HP Smart application,

(You can) Hide / Remove a unwanted printer from the HP Smart Application

HP Smart for Windows

Open HP Smart > Click on the printer you do not want >  Settings > Manage > "Hide Printer"

Example - HP Smart Windows - Main Menu

HP_Smart_W10_Main_Menu_5

and / or

Remove unwanted printer from HP Smart Mobile

HP_Smart_Mobile_Main_Menu_13

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What about the printer software?

Uninstall Existing Printer Software (Full Feature Software)

What about the full driver software for a printer you no longer have?

Each HP printer has its own copy of the full driver software - unlike the application, which can manage / connect to more than one printer, each software installation is for that particular printer.

Uninstall HP printer software and drivers

Reminder: 

Windows > Uninstall HP printer software > Restart.

Open and check / remove the printer from Devices and Printers list.

Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features >

Find / Select > Uninstall the printer software

Restart the computer and sign  in

NOTE:  If software will not uninstall, appears to be removed and is “still hanging around” after you uninstall / Restart...

Microsoft:  Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed

OR

Revo Uninstaller (Free version)

then

Restart the computer and sign in

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