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02-29-2020 06:49 AM
I've tried installing drivers without success. When I go into devices, my printer comes up as unnamed. I look for drivers on web by right clicking & it finds them, but cannot install them for some reason. I've also downloaded HP Doctor & came to the same dead end. The HP Virtual Assistant wasn't helpful either after following everything they suggested. I'm just going round in circles. Can anybody help please?
02-29-2020 07:33 AM
Hello,
In order to palliate this incident, please follow the following procedure:
1. Uninstall printing software:
- Unplug the USB cable at the back of the printer, if necessary.
- On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
- Type appwiz.cpl, then OK. The Programs and Features window opens.
- Click the right mouse button on HP ENVY 4520 series Basic Device Software, then Uninstall and Yes.
Note: If the software uninstall process does not start or an error displays while uninstalling, download Fix problems that block programs from being installed or removed from the Microsoft website, and then try uninstalling again.
- Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the uninstall of the printer.
- Restart the computer.
2. Launch the registry editor:
- On the keyboard, simultaneously tap the Windows flag and the R key. The Run window opens.
- Type regedit, then OK. The registry editor opens.
- Develop HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, then SOFTWARE, click with the right mouse button on Hewlett-Packard and Delete. (If the PC is HP-branded, develop Hewlett-Packard and remove Digital Imaging)
3. Delete the HP ENVY 4520 series folder in the way:
- C:\Program Files\HP
- C:\Program Files (x86)\HP
4. Rename folder 3 in 3_old in the path below (a restart may be required):
- C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\x64.
- C:\Windows\System32\spool\drivers\W32X86.
NOTE: If the file refuses this action do as follows:
- On the keyboard, tap the Windows and X keys simultaneously.
- Click Windows PowerShell (Admin), and then Yes.
- Type net stop spooler, then press Enter.
- Rename the file.
- Type net start spooler, then tap Enter.
5. Launch a new the printer installation with the HP ENVY 4520 series Full Software and Drivers.
Don't hesitate to contact us in case of need.
Best regards,