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

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

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.

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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.

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.

The tool will also remove the HP Smart app as long as you don't have an HP printer attached and the app was installed after November 25, presumably the date that the bug began affecting systems.

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