Normally when I install a printer, I add the driver and that is it. I don't generally have use for all of the applications and "Bells & Whistles" that come with them.
Last year, I purchased and HP OfficeJet 6300 All-in-One which I proceeded to do as always... install only the driver.
Later, I had a need to fax. One sheet or 2, no sweat. Then I ran into something I knew I would need repeatedly and realized the software that comes with the OfficeJet has a use!
This software allows you to control your scan and fax operations from the PC and you simply load the paper into the device. Trouble is if you install one program you more or less need to install them all unless you want to spend time on customization...
One program this suite loads is HP Update. I am fine with this. Just another applet which loads every now and then and wants to check for updates...
My issue is that this little pop up window comes up, and you can barely read what it says... HP Upda... not even the "a" is fully visible. Then the window just sits there with nothing legible inside!
It took me awhile to figure out unless you want to fuss and locate the process to kill it, you actually need to click in the window and press Enter. Then another screen comes up and you can click next to actually check for the Update or cancel.
I have used HP stuff for years and generally speaking their software is great. That said, this little applet does nothing for HP in terms of usability. It is actually little more than an annoying TSR that I need to stop what I am doing and feed...
Griping done!