Windows 10: How can I fix a update problem with my printers drivers, even though I don't own it anymore?

I have tried to look up ways to solve a 0x800f020b error, and they always are not helpful. All of the answers I have found require the fact that you still own the printer. I don't. The issue is that the driver my computer is trying to download is for a printer I don't own. Can someone tell me how to get it to stop? its annoying to see and I want to be able to be assured when an update is downloaded correctly. Thank you for your time.

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Windows 10 update cause printer problem with: "Printer not activated - Error - 20"

Hi John,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing the printer after the Windows Update, we will help you with this issue.

Do let us know the following:

• What is the make and model of your device?
• How is the printer connected to the computer, locally or through network?
• Have you tried any troubleshooting steps to resolve this issue?

I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to update the drivers for printer and check.

• 
  Right click on the Start button from the desktop and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Locate and expand Print queue.
  
• 
  Right-click on the printer driver
  that is listed and click Update driver software.
  

Step 2: I suggest you to run the printer troubleshooter from
“Fix printer problems”
and then check if this fixes the issue.

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue and required information, we will be happy to help you further.

 

win10 sez no drivers for brither hl5040 printer

To be sure that you followed my suggestion correctly, I will specify some steps: CP>devices and printers>add a printer>the printer that I want isn't listed>add a local printer with manual settings>define port>Windows update and install

 

Windows 10 Update Failure for an Unwanted Printer Driver

I have the same problem: HP driver update for HP LaserJet Professional CM1410 Series PCL 6 - Error 0x80240017

But the problem is, that I do not have a HP laser jet printer!

Why does Winndowa Update want to make an update to a printer I don´t have??

I have tried all the suggestions. Nothing works.

I cannot uninstall the printer, since I do not have it....