Disable HP Driver UAC Popup - Vista Update Check

Addressing Frequent HP Update Prompts in Vista

Users of the Vista operating system, particularly those with HP printers – especially All-In-One models – often encounter a recurring issue. A User Account Control (UAC) popup unexpectedly appears, requesting permission to execute an Hewlett Packard update process known as hprbupdate.exe.

The root of this problem lies within the default configuration of HP drivers. These drivers incorporate several update components, some of which necessitate Administrator privileges to function. Consequently, users are repeatedly prompted to authorize these updates.

Notably, these updates primarily concern help and support files, rather than core driver functionalities. This can be particularly frustrating, as the prompts are triggered for relatively minor updates.

Disabling the Annoying Popup

To eliminate this disruptive utility, access its configuration tool directly from its installation directory. The application resides in the following location:

C:\Program Files\HP\Digital Imaging\Product Assistant\bin

Navigate to this directory and launch hprbui.exe, the Hewlett-Packard Product Assistant UI.

Within the application interface, select the Preferences link located in the left-hand pane.

Under the Basic Settings section, choose Disable Solution Updates. Then, click the Save button to apply the changes.

A confirmation dialog will appear, indicating that your preferences have been successfully saved.

Disable Help Content Update

While disabling this update isn't strictly necessary, it's a preventative measure against further popups. Updating help content frequently is often unnecessary for users who don't regularly consult it.

Open the HP Solution Center application. At the bottom of the window, click the Settings button.

Within the Other Settings box, hover your mouse over Other and select Update Preferences from the displayed menu.

Uncheck the box labeled Enable help Contents updates automatically.

These adjustments should effectively eliminate the recurring update prompts. It is worth noting that vendors could utilize the built-in Task Scheduler within Windows for managing such updates, a feature specifically designed for this purpose.