How to fix
KB5034510 fails to install
on Windows

Hello. When I try to install the KB5034510 update in Windows, I get an error. Is there a way to fix this?

Users of Windows 10 and Windows 11 faced a difficult problem in early December as a result of the HP Smart app being pushed to install on some devices. The unannounced installation caused considerable disturbances to the regular operation of printers, leading to various difficulties for the impacted users.

The automated changing of all printer names to "LaserJet M101-M106," notwithstanding the wide variety of printer types and manufacturers, was one significant outcome of this problem. Moreover, the unique symbols linked to every printer were altered consistently, which could cause confusion and possible problems with usability for users who are used to recognizing their equipment visually.

It also affected how the printers worked, with an error notice appearing on the screen when trying to access one and saying, "No tasks are available for this page." This issue made it more difficult for users to access necessary printing features and increased their dissatisfaction with the unanticipated changes to printer information.

Microsoft released a special tool, the Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter Tool, along with Knowledge Base KB5034510,[ref en-1] to address the issues caused by this problem. The goal of this update is to correct the changes that the HP Smart app made and bring back the regular operation of the printer.

However, some users are unsuccessful when trying to install KB5034510 update. In this guide, you will find 7 steps that should help you fix KB5034510 failing to install in Windows. You can also run a maintenance tool like [d1] that can fix most system errors, BSODs,[ref en-2] corrupted files, and registry[ref en-3] issues. Otherwise, follow the step-by-step instructions.

Solution 1. Repair Corrupted System Files

Use Command Prompt commands to repair system file corruption:

• Open Command Prompt as administrator
• Use the following command and press Enter:
  sfc /scannow

• Reboot your system
• If SFC returned an error, then use the following command lines, pressing Enter after each:
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth
  DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

Solution 2. Run Windows Update Troubleshooter

• Click the Windows button and select Settings.
• Select System from the left pane, then scroll down on the right pane, and click on Troubleshoot.

• Click on Other troubleshooters.
• Locate the Windows Update troubleshooter and hit the Run button.

Solution 3. Restart Windows Services

• Type services in the search bar and launch the Services utility.
• Find Windows Update in the list.
• Double-click on it, set the Startup type to Automatic, and click Apply.
• Now click on Restart the Service.

• Do the same with Background Intelligent Transfer Service.

Solution 4. Reset Windows Update Components

• Type cmd in the search bar.
• Right-click on Command Prompt in the search results.
• Select Run as administrator.
• In the Command Prompt window:
• Type the following commands one by one and press Enter after each:

net stop wuauserv

net stop cryptSvc

net stop bits

net stop msiserver

• Execute the following commands one by one:

net start wuauserv

net start cryptSvc

net start bits

net start msiserver

• Restart your PC.
• Check to see if the issue has been resolved.

Solution 5. Try Clean Boot

• Open the Search menu, type in system configuration, and press Enter.
• Under the Services tab, tick the Hide all Microsoft services box.
• Click on Disable all button.

• Head over to the Startup tab and click on Open Task Manager.
• Select a third-party program and click on Disable at the top.
• Repeat this step to disable all third-party apps and programs.
• Restart your PC to enter the clean boot state and see if the issue persists.
• If the issue disappeared in the clean boot state, then you can be certain that a third-party app is causing it.
• Go through all recently installed apps or programs and remove them one by one.

Solution 6. Use Installation Media

If none of the previous steps helped you resolve the issue, your current installation of Windows may be corrupt. Perform a repair installation and see if it fixes the issue of updates not installing.

• Visit the official Microsoft website to download Windows 11 Installation Media.
• Run the Media Creation Tool and select Create Installation Media for another PC.
• Select your USB drive.
• Let the Process complete of writing the Installation files to the USB drive.
• Click Finish.
• On the PC you wish to upgrade, Press Windows + E to open the File Explorer.

• Open the Removable drive and click Setup.exe.
• Accept the license terms on the next screen.
• Confirm the Upgrade options – Files, apps and Settings are kept.
• Click Install, and the upgrade should start.