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But from now on, HP will no longer check for updates for your PC. If the icon is still showing in your taskbar, follow the previous section's steps. Then, uncheck the " On" toggle, which will now read " Off".
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To disable update-checks, click on " Update settings" on the left of the Support Assistant window. I thankfully never got an intrusive notice about those.) (I discovered with you earlier that I apparently had " 24 messages from HP", whatever those are. I don't recommend that you turn off your Support Assistant: HP only ever bugged me for important updates, never marketing stuff. (I work offline whenever possible for the productivity boost.) Get rid of HP's Support Assistant by disabling update-checks But for now, the icon is gone: FYI: HP only checks once a week for updates once Support Assistant pops up, it automatically comes back within hours, seemingly when you go back online. In my experience, it checks for updates two or three times a day. How soon depends on how often HP checks its servers for updates and if you're online when it does. As soon as you do, Windows removes the icon from your taskbar.īut it will eventually pop back up. Next, select the Toolbars submenu at the top, and uncheck " HP Support Assistant Quick Access". To quickly hide the Support Assistant icon, for now, right-click on it. (Hint: you should not disable Support Assistant.) Temporarily hide the HP Support Assistant icon
Keep that window open and read on: I'll now show you two options to hide the Support Assistant icon. Remember: a " driver" is a piece of software that lets Windows communicate with hardware (the physical parts of your PC).
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Finally, PC makers often release driver updates before Microsoft does.Īfter clicking Updates, Support Assistant tells me that there's an updated driver for my Bluetooth adapter.
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In some cases, Windows doesn't always give you the latest drivers either. Click Updates to see what it is: FYI: You might be wondering: you already have Windows Update enabled, so why would you need more updates? Windows Update only includes some types of updates and typically not non-essential drivers. Finally, the " My Dashboard" screen will load, and you'll understand why Support Assistant popped up. I nearly always choose not to: click on " Let's share later" to skip. Next, choose whether to share data with HP. Unless you want to create an account with HP, click " Continue as Guest" (near the bottom right corner).
If you click on the Support Assistant icon, you'll quickly guess what it does: product documentation, troubleshooting guides, PC health-check tool, etc. What is HP's Support Assistant, and should you remove it?
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Tip: to install Support Assistant on your PC, go to its homepage.
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But it will keep popping back up, so you'll also learn how to get rid of it. I'll show you how to temporarily hide HP's Support Assistant to get it out of your way. Anyway - knowing that you're part of a discerning crowd should make you feel good. (I switched to HP in 2011, after Lenovo updated the IBM-designed ThinkPad keyboards.) Sharing is caring I hope you enjoyed this little peek into my exciting life. That opinion is apparently shared by all friends and clients to whom I recommended their laptops. I just love their products, and they make the best laptop keyboards on the market. (By the way, HP doesn't do that on their pro lineup, the " Zbooks" and " Z Workstations".) Note: I'm not sponsored by HP, at least as I write this (). Some people don't like this, but I'm ok with it if that's the price to pay to get awesome products. Note the default apps pinned in the taskbar. This screenshot comes from the consumer laptop I bought to write these tutorials. Software companies also pay PC makers to preinstall some apps. First, they bundle " drivers", software that lets Windows "talk" with the hardware (built-in keyboard, USB ports and drives, etc.) Second, since margins are thin, PC makers often include affiliate apps (if you purchase or sign up, they get a cut). PC manufacturers include more than just Windows on their machines. Depending on the number of programs you've pinned, it might add a scrollbar to your taskbar: It takes as much space as a pinned program (about 48 pixels, the default " large" size). Three ways to hide HP's Support Assistant (you won't believe the third - people in your area are shocked)īelow is the HP Support Assistant icon in my taskbar.
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