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FIX: HP Envy Doesn’t Print After Windows 10/11 Upgrade
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Updated onAugust 7, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
If you’re using anHPEnvy printer, there’s a chance that it won’t work after theupgrade to Windows 10/11. That’s exactly what a lot ofHPEnvy printers users have reported recently. Luckily there’s a solution to this problem, but it requires a few actions from your side.
As you probably noticed, most of the problems appearing onWindows 10after the upgrade aredriver-related, and that’s exactly the case with ourHPEnvy printers, as well, and Microsoft confirmed that after a lot of users complained about the problem on the company’sCommunity forums.
What to do if HP Envy printer won’t print
Steps to fix HP Envy printer issues
1. Uninstall or reinstall HP Envy Printer Drivers
CBGrant, a Microsoft employee who reached to complaining users on Community forums explained that that outdateddriversare the problem, and reinstalling the will completely fix the issue, and you’ll be able to do your printing jobs without a problem.
After upgrading toWindows 10, you may receive a notification that yourHPENVY e-All-in-One printer has failed to install. To successfully complete the installation, you must remove and reinstall the software and printer after theWindows 10upgrade as outlined in the procedures below.
So, in case you don’t know how to re-install your HP Envy printerdrivers, do the following:
As we know, for now, reinstallingdriversappears to fix all problems with HP Envy printers, but it would be good if Microsoft could include it in one of the future updates forWindows 10/11, so users don’t have to reinstalldriversmanually.
If you just want a fast and simple solution, we have the perfect tool for you:PC HelpSoft Driver Updater. Within a few clicks, this automated software will search for, identify, and replace your printer drivers.
Besides this, it will keep all of your drivers up to date; in fact, you will no longer have to worry about any old or outdated drivers.
2. Disable UAC (User Account Control)
Disabling UAC (User Account Control) in Windows then might fix your problem as well. Here’s how you can do it.
3. Delete Temporary Folder
Here are some steps for you to follow in order to delete the files from the temporary folder:
4. Run Windows 10’s troubleshooters
If the issue persists, you can also run the Printer and Hardware and Devices troubleshooters from the Settings page, as shown in the screenshots below.
Run the Printer troubleshooter
Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
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Ivan Jenic
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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.
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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
