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I want to scan a document but I can't find the scan button on Windows 11. It used to be on the list of apps but it isn't there anymore.

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@Mishu3 

 

Welcome to the HP English Community --

 

Product / Printer Model:  ?

Operating System:  Windows 11

Software / Application:  ?

Connection Type:  ?

Content / File Type:  ?

Job type:  Scan

 

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Installed applications are listed in Settings > Apps > Installed apps

 

Depending on your printer model, there might be one or several applications dedicated to printing and / or scanning.

 

You also need to know what you have lost, that is, the name of the application, to understand how to get it back.

 

If you can tell us a bit more about what you seek, we might be able to suggest what to try.

 

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Examples of Print / Scan applications that might be listed in Settings > Apps > Installed apps

 

HP Scan and Capture -- Retired in April of 2024 -- If the application were removed for any reason, it is no  longer available for for installation.  No work around beyond trying to "go back in time" using System Restore.  Note >> Using System Restore requires a valid Restore Point and an understanding of the consequences of using the Restore process.

 

Windows Scan -- Available at the  Microsoft Store

 

HP Smart -- Print and Scan for PDF and Photos / Images - Available at the  Microsoft Store

 

HP Scan - (Exact name varies) -- Part of the full driver printer software -- Although included in "Installed apps", HP Scan is usually part of the Print Drivers installed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features

 

Printer "Basic Device Software" -- (Exact name varies)  -- Full Driver printer software -- Although included in "Installed apps", the full driver printer software is installed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features

 

"HP Scan Basic Device Software" -- HP Universal Scan Software -- Printer Model AND Operating System / version dependent -- Printer Driver Software of this type is installed in Control Panel > icon view > Programs and Features

 

 

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References / Resources

 

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer - Solve Problems

 

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System

 

Categories: Warranty Check, Alerts, Troubleshooting, Ink & Paper, HP Software & Drivers / Firmware Updates, Setup & User Guides, Product Specifications, Account & Registration, Warranty & Repair

 

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