XP keeps asking to install new device even when it is already installed. How to make XP shut up.

[C. McGuire]

I have previously installed drivers for my HP printer.
Then I didn't use it for a few months. Now, everytime
I turn the computer on and the printer XP wants to
install the drivers. How do I make XP stop asking to do
this. I already have the drivers necessary to use it?
Thanks
Carmen

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The New Hardware Wizard May Detect the Printer Device After
Every Restart of the Computer
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;298370

HP Designjet Printers - Microsoft Windows XP
Add New Hardware Wizard Continually Activates at Start-up
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bpp03922

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

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I have previously installed drivers for my HP printer.
| Then I didn't use it for a few months. Now, everytime
| I turn the computer on and the printer XP wants to
| install the drivers. How do I make XP stop asking to do
| this. I already have the drivers necessary to use it?
| Thanks
| Carmen