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Subject: Printer Driver Clash
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gameboy1 30.03.10 - 03:58pm
I have downloaded the latest HP driver for my printer from their official website, twice. Everything installs fine, the hp software and the driver. The problem is, my printer is still not working. Im running windows 7. The print still has the troubleshoot icon as it did before the installation. * +

gameboy1 30.03.10 - 04:03pm
i think that windows is trying to install the device with its own drivers but the driver that it comes with is not complete, so it installers scanner functionality but the actual printer cant communicate with the pc. Is there some way for me to DELETE or PREVENT windows half- ed driver or any other way to use the HP Driver package? * +

gameboy1 30.03.10 - 04:08pm
in the device manage, the printer shows under BOTH compatible printers and other devices! * +

acid2004 30.03.10 - 04:20pm
try right clicking them under device manager and uninstall, then scan for new hardware, not used 7 enough to know if that will help though sorry * +

gameboy1 30.03.10 - 04:24pm
Thanks for your reply Acid. Yes, i have tried that but same effect, nada. Thanks tho. Any ideas? * +

acid2004 30.03.10 - 04:32pm
Whats the model of your printer? * +

eric1411 30.03.10 - 04:43pm
try upgrading the driver from the device manager and point the source to the drivers you installed * +

gameboy1 31.03.10 - 08:09am
it a hp psc 1410. I tried eric but the problem is, the driver is an exe. It unpacks tho, in the temp folder, and installs from there. The drivers for 7 arent in the drivers folder though. * +

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