Neowin

Microsoft reportedly auto-installs HP Smart app on Windows 10 and 11 without permission 0 0

A new report emerged about Microsoft auto-installing the HP Smart app on Windows 10 and 11 PCs without user consent. The company said it is investigating the reports from affected customers. Do you ...
Gizmodo

Update: HP’s Printer App Invaded My PC, and It Might Be Invading Yours

Update: Microsoft confirmed the issue was relating to a bug in the latest Windows update. Users on Microsoft’s forums complained that their printers were all being converted to the HP LaserJet ...
Windows Central

Microsoft's solution to the HP Smart app forcing its way onto PCs is to make you install a tool and use Command Prompt

A Windows bug installed the HP Smart app onto some PCs without permission. The issue also renamed printers to be listed as HP devices, even if they were made by a different brand. Microsoft released ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft confirms Windows bug renames printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106

Microsoft has confirmed an issue causing the HP Smart app to automatically install on Windows systems after all printers are renamed to HP LaserJet M101-M106. According to these reports, the HP Smart ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft fixes Windows printer issues with new troubleshooter

Microsoft has released a new troubleshooter tool to fix an issue where the HP Smart app would automatically install on Windows after renaming all printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106. Microsoft confirmed ...