Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool

by Microsoft

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.

v1.0.0.1 Proprietary portable x64

Install with winget

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

winget install Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter

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1Open PowerShell or Command Prompt
2Paste and run the command above
3Follow any on-screen prompts to complete installation

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.

hpsmartprinterdeviceskb5034510requirescmd

Advanced Install Options

Install (latest)winget install Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter
Install (pinned version)winget install --id Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter -e --version 1.0.0.1
Upgradewinget upgrade Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter
Uninstallwinget uninstall Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter

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 comes pre-installed on Windows 10 (1809+) and Windows 11.
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 use?
Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool is distributed under the Proprietary license. Check the publisher’s site for full licensing details.
How do I update Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool with winget?
Run winget upgrade Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter in PowerShell or Windows Terminal to upgrade to the latest available version.
How do I uninstall Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool?
Run winget uninstall Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter to remove Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool from your system.