Hp Printer Installer Cleanup Utility

Even after all this, the latest HP driver software does not give me the option to install the main software but only gives me the option to add extra software e.g. The optional applications that I never wanted like HP Ink Supplies. So I need an HP clean up utility.

Sometimes you need to completely remove printer drivers, as you may be experiencing strange errors/conflicts/freezes etc.

Follow these steps to remove all traces of a printer driver quickly and cleanly.

11 Steps total

Step 1: Download the Kyocera Printer Deleter Utility

Visit http://www.kyoceramita.com.au/SUPPORT/Pages/LegacyUtilities.aspx and download the 'Driver Deleter' utility. The latest version at time of writing is here: http://www.kyoceramita.com.au/support/Legacy%20Utilities/Deleter.ZIP

Step 2: Unzip and Open the Application

Unzip the downloaded .zip file using your favourite program (I use 7-Zip), then open 'deleter.exe'.

Step 3: Wait for All Information to be Gathered

This step can take a few minutes, but I have found that sometimes it freezes. If it stays like this for more than 10 minutes, close the application using the red cross in top right corner.

Step 4: Delete Printer from Printer Tree

Expand the 'Printers' tree, select the printer you want to delete, then select 'Delete' from the 'Actions' menu.

Step 5: Reboot if Requested

At this point, it is sometimes requested that you reboot to remove all files. If this message appears, reboot your PC then restart the Printer Deleter utility.

Step 6: Delete Orphaned Files

Expand the 'Orphans' tree, select the 'Files' folder, then select 'Delete' from the 'Actions' menu.

From the application help file: When printers are deleted manually from your computer, printer files and registry items may be left behind. These items are displayed in the Orphans tree view, and should be deleted to avoid conflicts with new printers.

Step 7: Confirm Deletion of Orphaned Files

Select 'Yes' to confirm removal of Orphaned files.

Step 8: Delete Orphaned Registry Files

Expand the 'Orphans' tree, select the 'Registry' folder, then select 'Delete' from the 'Actions' menu.

Step 9: Confirm Deletion of Registry Files

Select 'Yes' to confirm removal of Orphaned Registry files.

Step 10: View Help File for Further Information

Select 'Help Topic' from the 'Help' menu.

Step 11: Driver Deleter Help

The help file will explain what each tree menu represents and how to remove the files.

This utility has been a life-saver over the years. If you have any type of printer related problem, I strongly suggest removing unused printer drivers and their orphaned files first, then once completed, install the latest printer driver(s) for your printer of choice.

References

• 7-Zip Open source File Archiver
• Kyocera Utilities

29 Comments

• Sonora
  Tom.Milliner Oct 20, 2010 at 09:46am

  Thank you for sharing your tip.

• Thai Pepper
  Emerson Leal Oct 20, 2010 at 01:21pm

  Nice share, good job!

• Chipotle
  Adam Rush Oct 20, 2010 at 02:31pm

  It really is a great little utility. I'll post some more How-tos when I find the time; I've picked up loads of little gems over the years!

• Mace
  Martin2012 Oct 21, 2010 at 05:01am

  looks V useful

• Cayenne
  eDimensional Oct 22, 2010 at 10:26am

  Thanks, I actually ran into this problem last week. I used the MMC console, added the Print Management snap-in and was able to remove it that way. But that method only works on Windows 7, on XP the situation gets stickier. Of course, this happened on XP. I will try this utility next time I run into this. Thanks again.

• Tabasco
  Jim3812 Nov 2, 2010 at 03:08pm

  Hmm. This doesn't seem to see printer installed from a networked print server.

• Chipotle
  Adam Rush Nov 17, 2010 at 10:25am

  I've just tried this at work on my XP SP3 machine and can confirm it finds network printers.

• Mace
  hsc5775 Feb 13, 2013 at 04:03pm

  i am to late

• Chipotle
  Adam Rush Feb 14, 2013 at 08:54am

  Too late for what?

• Habanero
  Lauren7060 Feb 20, 2013 at 06:56pm

  You saved my day with this one!!! THANK YOU!

• Chipotle
  Adam Rush Feb 21, 2013 at 11:03pm

  You're very welcome Lauren.
  Glad to see its still useful :-)

• Mace
  molan Aug 14, 2013 at 04:11pm

  Very handy utility. I just used it to remove the printers on a 2008 Terminal Server that wouldn't let me remove them via print management!

• Anaheim
  Pine Sap Mar 2, 2014 at 07:31pm

  Excellent utility! Apparently, Kyocera's uninstall utility works whereas HP's fails for their own product. My HP C7250 seems to be fully installed now for the first time in 3 years. I've been 'limping' along with the generic Windows printer driver which allows most print features but none of the other Scan, OCR, etc features this printer is capable of doing. The HP Print and Scan Doctor and HP Add A Device software could not find my Network printer, HP Solution Center crashed with a message that the install was not complete. All that while my HP C7250 was listed in Windows/Devices and Printers and all my programs were able to print to it. HP's excellent Hardware deserves better Software and less ambiguous, more Clear Instructions. Thank you for the link to Kyocera's utility.

• Chipotle
  Adam Rush Mar 6, 2014 at 10:06pm

  I still use it myself. Not found better to date!

• Pimiento
  Chander Jul 23, 2014 at 01:34pm

  I have win7 x86 doesnt find any networked printers from any print server.
  Any resolve on this. Would love to utilize this little gem.

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To establish connections between your HP printer and your operating systems, there is a need to install the HP printer driver. If you have not installed an HP Printer driver in your Operating system, you will not be able to print a single page. You may get an error message saying “HP printer installation status not installed” or “Fatal error during installation”. Now, you have to get rid of the HP printer installation status not installed error.

Here, in this article, you can find out the solutions to get rid of such errors easily along with some effectual ideas that can help you to resolve HP printer installation status not installed error.

How to resolve the “HP printer installation status not installed” error?

To resolve such errors you just need to follow the steps mentioned below:-

1. Try to reinstall the software again to eliminate such installation errors.
2. After this, you can reboot the operating system for installation purposes.
3. Now, you have to uninstall the previously installed version of the same software.
4. You have to use a clean system to reinstall the required HP printer driver.
5. Try to uninstall HP Printer software by clicking on “Control Panel” and then on the “Uninstall” option.
6. And then, you should try to fix the issue by using the cleanup utility.

Note:- you can also try to click on “Run” and then run a disk cleanup in order to clear the “temp” folders.

Elaborated reinstall the HP Printer software

Once the installation cleanup process gets completed and the “HP printer installation status not installed” error is resolved there is a need to reinstall the HP printer software. Before you start doing it, you just need to:-

1. Unplug the HP Printer and then reboot the system doesn’t install a default driver.
2. Visit the website and then install the software again.
3. Make sure that you don’t install an older version of the HP Printing device.
4. Once the installation process is on your device, you can then reconnect the printer when the installation process indicates the same.

Note:- If you have any queries related to the steps mentioned here, then it is suggested to visit the HP support page or download HP.

In a conclusive viewpoint:-

If you have wireless printers then you are required to make an interactive connection with your PC during the initial installation. You can also try to manually check the printers in detail. If you are still facing troubles with the information mentioned above in the article then it is recommended to get help from HP Support Assistant via its official website.