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.

In the meantime, for users who unexpectedly find the HP Smart app on their Windows 10 or 11 PC, there’s no need to hesitate. You can remove it without any reservations—simply right-click on ...

Over the past couple of days, we have noticed that some HP printer users have been experiencing a rather peculiar problem. You see, folks are saying their HP Smart app is displaying the “Printer ...

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.

If the HP Smart App is not opening, working, or detecting the printer, use the Diagnose and Fix button and see. More suggestions in this post.

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.

Along with serving as a print driver, HP Smart also adds support for remote printing. Once you've installed it for the M209dw on your system, you can install the app by itself on any Windows or ...

The December 2023 Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool is available for all affected Windows versions, and it will remove all references to the phantom HP LaserJet model (as long as you ...