If your HP printer suddenly stopped responding or the HP Smart app is acting up, you are not alone—and it might not be your Wi-Fi. Starting January 15, 2026, Microsoft stopped publishing new v3 and v4 ...
What’s ending: Microsoft has stopped publishing new V3/V4 printer drivers via Windows Update, limiting them to security fixes during a multi‑year phaseout. Why it matters: Printers without IPP or ...