How to Uninstall OfficeJet v40
The HP Officejet v40 is an all-in-one printer with the ability to print documents, send and receive faxes, and perform photocopying tasks. The printer is a fairly older style of inkjet, and if you plan on updating your equipment, you'll need to remove the Officejet v40 from your hard drive. There are a few different ways to wipe the device. Some methods were not created by HP software developers, and instead rely on the functionality already found in Windows. If your first attempt doesn't succeed, move on to another option.
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Instructions
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Running HP's Uninstaller
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Remove the USB cable connecting the computer to the printer.
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Click on the "Start" menu.
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Hover over "All Programs."
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Open the "HP" or "Hewlett Packard" folder, then open the "Officejet" folder.
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Select "Uninstall."
Running Windows' Uninstaller
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Click on the "Start" menu.
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Select "Control Panel."
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Double-click "Add or Remove Software." Select the Officejet driver from the list that pops up.
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Click "Remove" and follow the computer's instructions.
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Restart your computer.
Removing the HP Folders
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Click on the "Start" menu, then open the "Printers and Faxes" folder.
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Locate the icons and file names that correspond with the HP printer.
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Right-click an item, then select "Delete" from the menu.
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Follow the instructions that follow. Repeat process with any other remaining icons.
Product CD's System Cleanup Utility
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Insert the HP CD into your CD drive.
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Cancel out of all installation prompts.
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Navigate to "My Computer" through the "Start" menu. Select the CD drive.
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Open the "Uninstall" folder and select "Forc_uni."
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Follow the instructions as they pop up, and once the process is complete, restart your computer.
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