Avast ye mateys! Set yer sights on yer Windows 11 Start menu, fer there be a sly HP app that be installin' itself without yer accord.
2023-11-30
Arr, me hearties! The scurvy HP Smart app be a rogue, it seems, and be installin' itself from the Microsoft Store, aye! Shiver me timbers!
In a rather puzzling situation, Windows 11 and Windows 10 users are finding an unwanted HP app mysteriously installed on their systems without their knowledge. The app in question is called HP Smart, which is used for controlling HP printers or multifunction devices. What's strange is that the app is being installed on non-HP PCs and even on systems not connected to an HP printer.It is unclear why this is happening, but there have been reports of it occurring on various versions of Windows 11 and Windows 10. Microsoft is aware of the issue and has been contacted for further details.
This unusual incident has caught the attention of many. Microsoft is currently investigating the matter, and we can expect to hear the results of their investigation soon. In the meantime, users can check if they have been affected by looking for HP Smart in the Start menu's app list and uninstalling it if necessary.
It is worth noting that in the past, there have been complaints of the HP Smart app being installed when users connect to a network with an HP printer. This suggests that Windows detects the presence of the printer and automatically installs the app. However, this current situation seems to be a false detection of HP hardware triggering the installation.
Ultimately, it is important for software installations to require user consent and provide prompts to ensure that users are aware of and approve the installation process. Hopefully, Microsoft will find a solution to this peculiar problem soon.