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How to remove corrupted printer driver [STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE]
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Updated onAugust 5, 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:
It is quite usual forprinter driversto become corrupted though strangely enough, there are no specific reasons for that happening. If that is not weird enough, it can happen anytime, and during most of the time, without any warning either. The visible symptoms of your printerdriversbecoming corrupted aren’t specific too, though what’s common is that theprinteris going to behave erratically.
So, if you are faced with aprinterthat is behaving in a manner youcan’t explain, you should consider removing thedriversfor the same as those are most likely to have become corrupted.
How to get rid of corrupted printer drivers
1. Remove the printer
2. Uninstall printer software
That’s it. You have now completely removed alldriversrelated to theprinteryou are having issues with.
3. Install official OEM’s driver
If you want to save time and automate the above-mentioned steps, you can use a driver updater tool such asPC HelpSoft Driver Updater. It will check, update and repair your drivers on a regular basis.
This should be all you need to deal with a corrupted printerdriver.
Meanwhile, here are some related resources for your reference.
Ivan Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
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 Jenic
Windows Hardware Expert
Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.
