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.
Advanced Install Options
Install (latest)
winget install Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooterInstall (pinned version)
winget install --id Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooter -e --version 1.0.0.1Upgrade
winget upgrade Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooterUninstall
winget uninstall Microsoft.PrintMetadataTroubleshooterFrequently 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.