I need Windows Update software to Install HP PSC 1210

[D. L. Paluska]

I have a year and one half old Toshiba notebook with XP
Home installed and I just bought a HP PSC 1210
printer/scanner/copier BUT I get message that "HP cannot
install the printer drivers hardware because NO WINDOWS
UPDATE *YET* WITH THE PROPER SOFTWARE THAT WILL INSTALL
THIS. Huh?

So supposedly everytime I connect to the Internet my
computer will search Windows Update for this NEEDED
SOFTWARE & NOTIFY ME *IF* IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Why ISN'T it available? How can I buy a new HP product
and NOT be able to load it on my relatively new computer
with realtively new XP and USE IT? Help!
Dave

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

1. Physically disconnect your printer from your computer.
2. Open your Control Panel and uninstall any HP printer software
listed in the Add or Remove Programs applet.
3. Go to Start > Settings > Printers and Faxes, right-click
on any printer icons and select "delete".
4. Visit www.hp.com and download the latest Windows XP
compatible software/drivers for your specific printer model.
5. Install the software drivers per HP's instructions.
6. Reconnect your printer to your computer.


--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

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| I have a year and one half old Toshiba notebook with XP
| Home installed and I just bought a HP PSC 1210
| printer/scanner/copier BUT I get message that "HP cannot
| install the printer drivers hardware because NO WINDOWS
| UPDATE *YET* WITH THE PROPER SOFTWARE THAT WILL INSTALL
| THIS. Huh?
|
| So supposedly everytime I connect to the Internet my
| computer will search Windows Update for this NEEDED
| SOFTWARE & NOTIFY ME *IF* IT BECOMES AVAILABLE.
|
| Why ISN'T it available? How can I buy a new HP product
| and NOT be able to load it on my relatively new computer
| with realtively new XP and USE IT? Help!
| Dave