Windows Update accidentally renames all printers to HP M101-M106

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  1. stapp

    stapp Global Moderator

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    https://www.windowslatest.com/2023/...ers-to-hp-m101-m106-on-windows-11-windows-10/
     
    stapp, Dec 4, 2023
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    stapp, Dec 6, 2023
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  3. Wallaby

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    Any news?
    If I uninstall HP Smart I am afraid it gets installed another time...
     
    Wallaby, Dec 13, 2023
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  4. zapjb

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    I wonder how much HP paid M$?
     
    zapjb, Dec 13, 2023
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  5. xxJackxx

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    Meh, coding error. I used to work for a multi-billion dollar corporation where someone made a similar type of mistake. One bad script and it took 50 people 6 weeks to fix. Wildcard matching in code can be dangerous.
     
    xxJackxx, Dec 13, 2023
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  6. zapjb

    zapjb Registered Member

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    I was joking.
     
    zapjb, Dec 13, 2023
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    The correct printer name is displayed again for me.
     
    Oldie1950, Dec 14, 2023
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    "Windows Update" - two of the most frightening words I've ever heard.
     
    longshots, Dec 14, 2023
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    ronjor, Dec 19, 2023
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