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02-01-2019
04:46 AM
- last edited on
02-03-2026
11:04 AM
by
Animatryx
Windows updat has replaced HP app as default with there own built in one, Try as I might I have been unable to change this.
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02-06-2019
03:41 PM
- last edited on
02-25-2026
10:53 PM
by
Raj_05
Did you try reinstalling the HP App?
If the issue persists, uninstall the printer driver from root level and download the full feature software. Then you can reinstall HP app if required
1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features
2.) Select your HP Printer
3.) Select Uninstall
4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers
5.) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose ‘Delete’ or ‘Remove Device’
6.) Open up the run command with the “Windows key + R” key combo.
7.) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”)
8.) Click on the “Drivers” tab
9.) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom
10.) Select Ok
11.) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows
12.) Close Devices and Printers
13.) Restart the computer and download the Full Feature Software from Here and follow the onscreen Instructions
Keep me posted 😊
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KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee
02-02-2019
01:19 PM
- last edited on
01-20-2026
01:32 PM
by
FriendlyMod
Welcome to HP Support Community
To assist you better please provide me with the complete printer model or product number
You can refer to this Link: hp.care/2bygf7l for help in locating the Product Number.
Meantime uninstall and reinstall the HP App and keep em posted if the issue persists
Thank you 😊
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KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee
02-06-2019
03:41 PM
- last edited on
02-25-2026
10:53 PM
by
Raj_05
Did you try reinstalling the HP App?
If the issue persists, uninstall the printer driver from root level and download the full feature software. Then you can reinstall HP app if required
1.) In Windows, search for and open Programs and features
2.) Select your HP Printer
3.) Select Uninstall
4.) In Windows, search for and open Devices and printers
5.) In the Devices and Printers windows look for your HP printer. If you see it listed right-click on it and choose ‘Delete’ or ‘Remove Device’
6.) Open up the run command with the “Windows key + R” key combo.
7.) Type printui.exe /s and click Ok. (Note: there is a space in between “printui.exe” and “/s”)
8.) Click on the “Drivers” tab
9.) Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it Click on it and click Remove at the bottom
10.) Select Ok
11.) Select Apply and Ok on the Print Server Properties windows
12.) Close Devices and Printers
13.) Restart the computer and download the Full Feature Software from Here and follow the onscreen Instructions
Keep me posted 😊
If the information I've provided was helpful, give us some reinforcement by clicking the "Solution Accepted" on this Post and it will also help other community members with similar issue.
KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee
02-07-2019
08:11 AM
- last edited on
02-27-2026
01:17 AM
by
Raj_05
I did. I have also installed the recommended software for the printer. The HP app does not launch but it opens the HP program that was installed. I am satisfied with that. Thank you for your help.