My windows 11 will not let me download a printer driver. And does not have a choose where to get app in advanced settings

Anonymous
2023-08-23T17:40:56+00:00

I just purchased a new printer. I keep trying to download driver but windows will not let me open.

I youtubed several videos on how to fix or allow the driver to be downloaded but my computer does not even have the option available! so I do not know what to do.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-02-20T16:20:51+00:00

    I did download the printer driver for the manufacturers website and went to optional updates and it is not there. I cannot see any way to install the driver download from the download file. The driver is just sitting in the file with no where to go. ??

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-25T13:00:51+00:00

    i am trying to download epson 580w scanner on my windows 11pro its says it not supported on my device and i download the latest version

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-26T19:02:38+00:00

    I would think Microsoft would do something about since there are so many complaints about this one instance. I might just uninstall Windows 11 and install Windows 10. I need my driver to work with my printer, I have a home office and i need my printer.

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-03-01T17:34:08+00:00

    I'm having the same issue, was the original question ever answered? Thanks

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-11-21T18:55:09+00:00

    Hi David, I’m having the same issue and my edition is showing windows 11 in s mode. Can you tell me what to do next?

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