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After de-installing the software of my HP printer I have problems with the start my computer.

With the start of my computer I get a message of HP Consultant Assistant that there is no software.

As far as I know there is indeed no HP software left on my computer except the following empty(?) end not removable files:

- HP imaging Device Functions 13.0

- HP Photosmart all-inone drive software 13.0 REL 2

- HP photosmart Essential 3.5

- HP Smart Web Printing 4.51 and

- HP Solution Center 13.0

To solve the problem I recently installed a new version of HP support Assistant and then removed the software again.

This was not the solution.

Hope you can help me.

With regards

 

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@Jan2004

 

Not sure what you mean by "de-installing"; it does appear that the printer software is not uninstalled.

 

Open Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features >

Scroll down and look for any printer software -- the name(s) will be somewhat easy to discern

If you find any printer software, Right-Click and uninstall >

When the removal is complete, close all programs (browsers, email, etc) >

Shut down the computer > wait several seconds > boot your computer and log in

 

 

Click the Windows key > scroll down the "apps" list to HP* programs -- open each category and look for printer software.  Right-Click on any offending program > and uninstall

 

If you remove any programs, Restart the computer and log in

 

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HP Recommended

@Jan2004

 

Not sure what you mean by "de-installing"; it does appear that the printer software is not uninstalled.

 

Open Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features >

Scroll down and look for any printer software -- the name(s) will be somewhat easy to discern

If you find any printer software, Right-Click and uninstall >

When the removal is complete, close all programs (browsers, email, etc) >

Shut down the computer > wait several seconds > boot your computer and log in

 

 

Click the Windows key > scroll down the "apps" list to HP* programs -- open each category and look for printer software.  Right-Click on any offending program > and uninstall

 

If you remove any programs, Restart the computer and log in

 

When you see a Post that helps, inspires, provides fresh insight,

or teaches you something new, click the Thumbs Up on that Post.

Fixed / Answered? Click that post Accept as Solution to help others find Answers.

Dragon-Fur

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