Windows 10: Why did Windows 11 remove printers?

Discus and support Why did Windows 11 remove printers? in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Struggling to get my HP printers apps, I was able to do ager contacting MS, Dell and HP several attempts toget advice. HP actualy added viable... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by tlfmd, Jan 30, 2024.

  1. tlfmd Win User

    Why did Windows 11 remove printers?


    Struggling to get my HP printers apps, I was able to do ager contacting MS, Dell and HP several attempts toget advice. HP actualy added viable operational apps online.This was easy to do 5 days ago. testing, and; worked.SO why did windows 11 remove or deny access HP 400 color and HP MFP M277?It requires reinstallation on MFP 277 and it denies the scanner.How do I fix Windows 11 ?

    :)
     
    tlfmd, Jan 30, 2024
    #1

  2. Hp 3520 printer can't remove

    Hello,

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

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you with your issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if you can uninstall the printer software from your system:

    Step 1: Remove the printer from the devices list.

    Remove printers and uninstall any Windows print drivers using Windows
    Devices and Printers.


    • If your printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, disconnect the cable from the printer.

    • Turn the printer off and on again, and make sure that it is in a ready state.

    • Search Windows for devices, and then click Devices and Printers in the list of results.

    • Right-click the printer icon (
      Why did Windows 11 remove printers? c01514371.gif
      ) for your printer, and then click
      Remove Device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

    • If multiple icons exist for the printer, remove them all.

    Step 2: Locating the List of Installed Printer Drivers and removing them.

    Follow the steps below:

    1. Select Device and Printers
    from Control Panel.

    2. Click one time on the printer which you want to uninstall, then click the
    Print Server Properties button in the horizontal blue bar at the top of the window.

    3. Click the
    Drivers
    tab at the top of this window.

    4. click the old printer driver you want to remove, then click the
    Remove button at the bottom of the window.

    5. Click the option to the left of
    Remove driver and driver package, then click the OK button.

    Try the above suggestion and let us know if it helps. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank You.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Jan 30, 2024
    #2
  3. PiKo Win User
    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
     
  4. Why did Windows 11 remove printers?

    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.
     
    Michael Gall, Jan 30, 2024
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