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There was a problem starting HP Deskjet [EXPERT FIX]
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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The HP Deskjet users are reporting issues with the startuperrorin Windows 10. Namely, at every startup, they see the There was a problem starting HP Deskjet. This usually points towards an oldprinterthat’s not in use anymore, but it’s still in the Registry and its relatedsoftwarestill starts with the system.
Here’s what one user said about theerroron theTechSupport subreddit.
Not sure if I’m in the right place, but every time I start-up myPC, I get this error message pop up: There was a problem starting C:Program FilesHPHP Deskjet 2540 seriesbinHPStatusBL.dll. The specified module could not be found. Its from an oldprinterI got rid of, but I cant get rid of theerrorno matter what I try. Why is it still there and how do I get it gone? Any help is appreciated!
Follow the steps below to fix theerrorfor good.
How do I fix the HP Deskjet startup problem?
1: Disable the program from startup
Deal with HP printer drivers errors with these guaranteed fixes
2: Run HP Print and Scan Doctor
3: Remove remaining associated files from old printers
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Milan Stanojevic
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s specialized in Windows errors & software issues.
