Rather than a Windows update rolling out with a fix, Microsoft has made a separate tool available that will uninstall the HP Smart app and fix the names of your printers.

The printer maker confirmed it was investigating why HP Smart was automatically downloading through the Microsoft Store.

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.

Microsoft recently released a fix for an unruly bug running rampant on Windows systems. This bug was installing the HP Smart Ppp on Windows machines without permission, which is annoying. It was ...

The HP Smart app is causing printing issues on Windows 10 and 11. Microsoft is investigating why some printers are being renamed to HP LaserJet.

Microsoft releases downloadable tool to fix phantom HP printer installations Windows 10 and 11 users noticed this bug earlier this month.