How do I Remove the HP Status Monitor?

1. Open the computer's disc drive. Place the HP printer installation disc in the drive. Close the disc drive tray.
2. Start the installation CD software. If it doesn't start automatically after inserting the disc, click the 'Start' menu icon. Click the 'Computer' link and double-click the disc drive icon.
3. Click the 'Uninstall' option in the installation software. Click the 'Next' button.
4. Click the 'Uninstall all HP printers associated with this device' option. Click the 'Next' button.
5. Wait for the software to remove the printer drivers, software and HP status monitor. This may take a few minutes depending on the speed of your computer. Click the 'Finish' button when the software is done with the removal.
Using 'Programs and Features'
1. Click the 'Start' menu button at the bottom of the screen. Click 'Control Panel' on the right side of the 'Start' menu. Choose 'Programs and Features' from the list.
2. Scroll through the list of programs installed on your computer. Look for the HP software and drivers. The name of the file depends on your printer, but the entry will start with 'HP.' Click on the program name.
3. Click the 'Uninstall/Change' button at the top of the window. Choose to remove all the HP printer software and click the 'Next' button.
4. Follow onscreen directions to remove the software, including the HP status monitor. When the removal is complete, click the 'Finish' button.
Using 'Devices and Printers'
1. Click the 'Start' menu button on the left side of the Windows taskbar. Type 'devices and printers' in the search box at the bottom of the menu. Click the 'Enter' key to open 'Devices and Printers.'
2. Right-click the icon representing your HP printer. Choose 'Remove device' from the list.
3. Follow the onscreen directions for removing the printer software. Choose to remove all related software rather than only certain components. Click the 'Finish' button when complete.