Windows 11 and Windows 10 Users Report Unwanted HP App Installation
Reports from Windows 11 and Windows 10 users indicate an unexpected installation of the HP Smart app on their systems. According to Windows Latest, this issue is affecting a number of users, including the article’s author.
The HP Smart app, a tool for controlling HP printers or multifunction devices, is being mistakenly installed from the Microsoft Store on non-HP PCs. Even computers not connected to an HP printer are experiencing this puzzling installation.
The cause of this installation remains unclear, but complaints have been made about the app appearing on various versions of Windows. Microsoft has acknowledged these reports and promises to provide more information on the matter soon.
Amid all the confusion, affected users can check for HP Smart in the Start menu and remove it using the uninstall option. However, there is no guarantee that the app won’t be reinstalled automatically.
In the past, similar issues have occurred due to Windows detecting HP printers on a network and installing the app without user consent. However, such installations without user knowledge are unacceptable, and there should always be a prompt to seek user permission before any installation.
As Microsoft continues its investigation, affected users are advised to stay informed and watch for further updates on this strange case of unwanted app installations.
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