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Microsoft is reportedly auto-installing the HP Smart app on Windows 10 and 11 PCs (www.ghacks.net)
submitted 9 months ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 16 points 9 months ago (2 children)

11 now basically ARP scans any network you join, adds things like HP printers found on the LAN to Device Manager, as"unknown device" in some situations, likely auto installing drivers in others.

Can't think of a better example of malware.

Stay in school and don't use Windows.

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Drivers for hardware connected to the PC are malware? Lol, ok

[–] Reygle@lemmy.world 5 points 9 months ago (1 children)

When they're unwanted, on the network 500 ft away, you'd like your laptop to install those drivers?

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world -3 points 9 months ago

I think i actually would. I've been in situations where the printer i wanted wasn't working and needed a different one quickly just to get something printed.

[–] nevemsenki@lemmy.world 1 points 9 months ago

You can disable driver autoinstall I believe.