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08-09-2026 04:21 AM
Hi @ahmad990
This could be related to Windows updates and you may need to remove or cleanup printer drivers, and then install again your printer.
1. First remove or cleanup printer drivers, follow steps from the next video:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRlx0arzY2s
2. Disconnect USB cable from your printer.
3. Run the Windows tool for Printer installation:
4. Also try the next steps for Windows Installer repair
- Press "Windows" + R and enter the next commands
- msiexec /unregister
- msiexec /regserver
- Showing step by step how to do the process
After that...
5. Restart your computer.
6. Install again your printer driver from the next link:
- Deskjet 2130 - basic driver
- >> https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software13/printers/DJ2130/DJ2130_Basicx64_35.0.61.exe
7. And connect again your USB cable when installation ask for that connection.
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Best regards,
ferRX.
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