Windows 10: printer uninstall

I am trying to uninstall a printer from my laptop and it is froze up saying removing device for over an hour now

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Unable to remove a printer gone in "Unspecified" group

An outdated, or incompatible printer driver could be causing the issue. We suggest that you update your printer driver, or
uninstall the printer driver; then, restart the computer, and have Windows install the latest driver automatically. Check the steps below:

• Press Windows key + R.
• Type devmgmt.msc and press enter.
• Locate the printer driver and uninstall it.
• Restart the computer.

Keep us posted.

 

cant uninstall printer

Hi Knight,

I am sorry to know that you are unable to uninstall the Printer.

Run the Printer Troubleshooter and then try the steps below.

• In Search window type Troubleshooting and click on it to open it.
• Click on Hardware and Sound.
• Then click on Printer to run the troubleshooter. Follow onscreen steps.

Also try the steps below.

• 
  Type CMD in Search. Right click on it to run as an administrator.
  
• 
  Type the following 4 commands at the CMD prompt:
  

WSReset.exe.

dism /online /cleanup-image /restorehealth

sfc /scannow

powershell

Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers |Where-Object {$_.InstallLocation -like "*SystemApps*"} | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

• 
  Close the CMD window.
  
• 
  Check to see if the issue is resolved. If not, restart the PC.
  

Use the System File Checker tool to repair missing or corrupted system files:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Then try to set Print Spooler to Automatic by right clicking on it and click on properties.

Select Automatic and then click ok.

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Win 10 - Uninstall/Print Problems

Hi,

I appreciate for trying the steps to uninstall the printer.

Before we proceed with troubleshooting, I would need little information on the issue.

• 
  Is the printer connected through wired or wireless?
  
• 
  When you say “uninstall/remove device from system part just hangs with a green bar that continues blissfully” what exact error message/error code do you receive?
  
• 
  Are you the admin of the computer?
  

Let’s follow the steps below to uninstall the printer.

As an initial steps, I suggest you to try uninstalling the printer application through Programs and Features and check if it helps.

• 
  If your printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, disconnect the cable from the printer.
  
• 
  Search Windows for programs and features, then click Programs and Features in the list of results.
  
• 
  In the list of installed programs, click your HP printer name, then click Uninstall or Yes.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the software removal.
  
• 
  Restart the computer.
  

If the issue persists, try the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the below help article and check if it helps.

Reference: http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c02259020/

Hope this helps you. Do reply if you need further assistance on Windows 10.

Thank you.