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09-12-2024 04:33 AM
I am having trouble getting a download of hp smart that is not corrupted or that works correctly to my computer. When I install it and open it up, it begins like it is going to open with the icon spinning and then goes to a blank screen. It does nothing from there. I can not even close the app out by the X in the top right hand corner. I have to go to taks manager to close it out. I have done all troubleshooting that I can possibly do and can find nothing about this issue. If someone could please give me some advise I would be most appreciative.
Thank you,
Tina
09-12-2024 07:04 AM
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Help Here: Unable to download and install the HP Smart printer app
and
Check / Update >> Every device (computer(s) and / or mobile) where HP Smart is installed should be running the latest version of the HP Smart application available for that device platform (Operating System / Version).
What else?
Windows
If the app will not open correctly,
Try / Consider: Reset the HP Smart app.
If the app accepts the Reset but is not yet working as expected,
then add:
Uninstall / Reinstall the HP Smart application
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Windows - Reset HP Smart Application
Reset the HP Smart application - This action removes the app data.
How to Reset the App
Windows 10 -
Settings > Apps > Apps and Features
OR
Windows 11 -
Settings > Apps > Installed Apps
Next,
Search / Find HP Smart in the apps list
Open Advanced options > Reset the app
Restart the computer and log in
Open HP Smart > Sign in > Add Printer(s)
What if?
If the app Reset does not work by itself,
Next,
Uninstall the HP Smart App from Settings > Apps > Installed Apps or Apps and Features
Restart the computer and log in
“Get” a new copy of the HP Smart application from the Microsoft Store
Open HP Smart > Sign in > Add Printer(s)
Reference
Uninstall HP printer software and drivers / HP Smart
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Message Content References
Windows
HP Smart is an application -- like other apps in the Store, the download and subsequent installation is primarily the responsibility of the Microsoft Store
Verify whether you can use the Microsoft Store at all. One way to do that is to open the Microsoft Store , open your Library (lower left), and then "Get Updates".
Windows 10 – Windows 11
Fix problems with apps from Microsoft Store
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HP Smart - Windows - Application - Details / How-to / FAQ / NOTES
HP Smart is an application that supports print and scan for PDF and Photos / Images.
The app is available in the Microsoft Store
OR (same thing)
Open the Homepage / Support Website for your printer
Category Software & Drivers > Section Install HP Smart app to complete setup and support
Instructions...
>>> How to Use >>> HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
NOTES:
- Read the Terms of Use document to understand the conditions of using HP Smart products. For example, in the HP Smart application, find the link in HP Smart > Settings (gear) > About > Click on the link for Terms of Use
- Read FAQ - including - What are the requirements to set up a printer using the HP Smart app?
- If using VPN >>Disconnect from Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection before downloading.
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your computer or mobile device and connect to your network. If the computer is connected to the network with an Ethernet cable, temporarily disconnect the cable and use the Wi-Fi connection during the setup.
- Enable Bluetooth for an HP Smart app setup: Enable Bluetooth on your computer or mobile device so that HP Smart can detect the printer during the setup. Source: How to scan with an HP printer > FAQ > Why can't I connect my wireless printer or scan over the network?
- HP Smart requires that you sign into the application using your HP Account credentials.
- When working through a Browser to access HP Smart, be sure you have Cookies enabled. If cookies are enabled and you are having trouble, clear Cache and Cookies. And / Or … Try a different Browser – assign that Browser as the Default. (Note: Chrome not working? Use / Assign a different default Browser.)
- Where possible, HP Smart benefits (likes) having the Full Feature Software / full driver printer software installed. For example, full driver provides access to Shortcuts and Printing Preferences.
- “Share” to email – Before using Share, add your sender email address to the standard Windows Mail application (not New Outlook).
- Document includes the HP Smart application download links for Windows and Mobile devices, plus an FAQ section to assist with questions / issues.
- FAQ examples
- What are the requirements to use the HP Smart app?
- Which printers are compatible with the HP Smart app?
- Why do I need to sign in or create an account to use the HP Smart app features?
- Which languages does the HP Smart app support?
- Older versions of the HP Smart app no longer support the required login feature.
- Update the application to the latest version to access / use HP Smart
- FAQ examples
Help Here: Unable to download and install the HP Smart printer app
and
Check / Update >> Every device (computer(s) and / or mobile) where HP Smart is installed should be running the latest version of the HP Smart application available for that device platform (Operating System / Version).
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HP Smart (Mobile) >>> Download / Install - How-to - and FAQ
HP printer setup (HP Smart app)
Read the FAQs
For example:
What is the HP Smart app and its requirements?
And / or
What if my cloud printer is missing, offline, or unavailable in the HP Smart app?
And / or
Why can't I connect my wireless printer or print over the network?
>>> Terms of Use >>> HP Smart – formally HP Connected – Services Terms of Use
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References / Resources
HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources
Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems
“Things that are your printer”
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