// install via winget
Command Prompt & PowerShell
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winget install Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter
// direct download
Download Installer// about Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool
Fixes a bug in affected units that have falsely detected non-HP printers as HP and automatically installed the HP Smart app. Requires command line use.
// frequently asked questions
How do I install Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool using winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run:
winget install Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter. Winget ships with Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11 — no additional install needed.What is Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool?
Fixes a bug in affected units that have falsely detected non-HP printers as HP and automatically installed the HP Smart app. Requires command line use.
Is Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool free to download?
Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool is distributed under the Proprietary license. Use the winget command above or click the download button to get the installer directly from the publisher.
How do I update Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool with winget?
Run
winget upgrade Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to update Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool to the latest available version.What architecture does Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool support?
The listed installer targets the x64 architecture. See the publisher’s documentation for full compatibility details.