You can also try to remove drivers which are no longer needed such as this that might cause an issue. Please see this previously resolved thread for the steps on how to do this:
Windows update Install error - 0x800f020b for uninstalled printer
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Anonymous
Windows keeps trying to download a driver update for a printer that was previously uninstalled. How do I get Windows to stop trying to download this driver, and how do I fix whatever issue is prompting Windows to download this driver in the first place?
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Windows update
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Anonymous
2024-02-04T08:25:48+00:00 -
Anonymous
2024-02-04T18:11:18+00:00 Thank you! That was the issue. There was still an old HP printer driver that was hidden in there. Removing that fixed the issue.
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Anonymous
2024-02-04T01:34:20+00:00 I would next recommend using the SFC tool to try and repair the issue.
For steps on how to use this tool, please see here:
https://support.microsoft.com/topic/79aa86cb-ca...
If this still doesn’t resolve the issue then try a repair upgrade using these instructions:
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...
Please let me know if you need any further assistance.
Kind Regards,
Elise
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Anonymous
2024-02-04T01:30:14+00:00 The troubleshooter says it made changes to the system, but the issue remains. Windows update still keeps trying to download the same driver. I restarted the PC and ran the troubleshooter again with the same result. It has not fixed the issue.
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Anonymous
2024-02-03T17:48:07+00:00 The printer was previously uninstalled from Windows. It does not show up under device manager or printers. I no longer have the printer to reinstall and uninstall it again.