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my printer has worked with Windows 10 for a year. now it won't print. I've downloaded drivers and they ae stopped by "koobface".  My settings state that the printer is "offline".  The settings says  the default setting is " incomplete because of a metered connection".

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Hi @smjs

 

You may want to install an Antivirus software and run teh scan to remove the virus

 

Thanks.

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Hi,

Thanks for using the HP Forums.

 

Please remove Koobface virus from your network before you do anything else.

 

About the virus:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koobface

 

Once you have removed the virus, try this:

 

Please Download and run the HP Print and Scan Doctor (PSDR) tool to diagnose and fix your problem

http://h20180.www2.hp.com/apps/Nav?h_pagetype=s-926&h_lang=en&h_client=s-h-e016-1&h_keyword=dg-PDU

Hope that helps.

 

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Help Me With Solution To My Printer Driver-download
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Hi @blackiam

 

Would suggest that you try this:

 

HP Printer Install Wizard for Windows
http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software13/COL50403/mp-150580-2/hppiw.exe

 

Hope that helps.

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how do i remove koobfrace virus from my computer?

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How do I remove koobface?

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Hi @smjs

 

You may want to install an Antivirus software and run teh scan to remove the virus

 

Thanks.

I am an HP Employee. Although I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
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Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"



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