The printer manufacturers’ proprietary drivers have been a thorn in Microsoft’s side for some time now. According to the company, nine percent of Windows security problems are caused by the printing ...

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up.

This post explains how to use HP Print and Scan Doctor to fix Printer problems on a Windows 11/10 PC. If you’re experiencing printing or scanning issues with your HP printer, you’re not alone. Many ...

If your HP printer suddenly stopped responding or the HP Smart app is acting up, you are not alone—and it might not be your Wi-Fi. Starting January 15, 2026, Microsoft stopped publishing new v3 and v4 ...

In brief: Last month, Windows 11 users became concerned when Microsoft announced significant upcoming changes in its handling of legacy printer drivers. Most users will likely not experience any ...

Microsoft is moving away from legacy printer drivers in favor of Windows Protected Print Mode, or WPP. This mode uses the Windows modern print stack, which offers multiple benefits, including better ...

Microsoft didn't say what’s causing the problem. But the company has isolated the issue to the installed printer drivers on Windows and the print spooler, a software component that sends print jobs to ...

WTF?! If you've updated to a specific Windows 11 preview build, you might want to keep an eye on your printer. Microsoft has acknowledged a strange bug that can cause USB printers to unexpectedly come ...