What if HP Smart automatically installs on Windows 11/10/Servers?

Continue reading thisMiniToolpost to find information that you need.

Before introducing Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool, lets have a simple review of the HP Smart auto-install issue.

Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool download

Besides, for connected printers, the LaserJet M101-M106 model information showed instead of their manufacturer.

This issue was widespread and Microsoft acknowledged it.

After further investigation, the problem isnt due to any update on HPs end.

run KB5034510 troubleshooter

If you want to know the specific system requirements for this servicing release, refer to theKB5034510 articlefrom Microsoft.

Step 2: Choose a language and clickDownload.

If you download this tool before this date, delete the old version and get the new one.

To prevent loss, runMiniTool ShadowMakerforfile backupnow.

Windows Task Scheduler or PsExec can run commands as Local System.

For users who manage their own printers, run this tool usingadministrative credentials.

Step 2: Typecd /d [path_to_downloaded_tool]likecd /d C:\Users\Vera\Downloadsand pressEnter.

Step 3: jot down the name of the file likePrintMetadataTroubleshooterX64.exeand pressEnter.

Then, you see the return message Troubleshooter completed successfully, which means your incorrect printer is fixed.

If not, the command returns the messageTroubleshooter not applicable since metadata package not foundon affected devices.

Download it and run CMD to use it to perform the troubleshooting operation.