What is this "Hewlett-Packard - USB - 6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM - 46.2.2631.18152" update do?

[CharlieSNJ]

Received this update on Monday, March 28th to my HP Desktop P7-1414 computer. This Desktop was purchased USED several years ago (January-2017) to replace a similar earlier HP model deemed as unrepairable.  Just purchased/installed new LaserJet M29w printer NOT wireless connected to single Desktop Home computer. 

QUESTION: Is this item related to the HP Driver Software Full Package downloaded as part of the M29w printer installation?

It's odd that a "Driver" (if it is one) from 06.01.2018 needed to be installed shortly after the M29w install?  

Even before this update took place, the M29w printer was working with NO issues noted.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

Yes, apparently it is related to printer drivers...

Windows keeps installing HP USB driver 46.2.2631.18152 - HP Support Community - 8208932

windows update keep installing old hewlett packard printer driver - Microsoft Community

Now if you have a situation where the driver keeps showing up in Windows Update, run the Hide Windows Update utility that I zipped up and attached below.

Run the utility.

A window will open.

Check the box to hide the Hewlett-Packard - USB - 6/1/2018 12:00:00 AM - 46.2.2631.18152 driver.

Restart the PC, and it won't show up anymore.

If for some reason you ever want to try and install it, you can run the utility again and uncheck the box to hide the update and it will appear under Windows Updates again.

[CharlieSNJ]

Thank you Paul for your response and the Utility Zip file.

I've seen this situation noted before by others; first time its happen on my PC.

... Charlie 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome, Charlie.