The Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool will rename your printer to its correct name and uninstall the HP Smart app.

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.

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

If Wi-Fi HP Printer setup using USB is failing with HP Smart app on Windows 11/10, then here are the working fixes that are sure to help you.

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