Microsoft has moved away from classic EXE installers for peripherals. HP Pen Control is now a . Here is the step-by-step:
Type "HP Pen Control" in the Windows search box or click the icon in your system tray. hp pen control windows 11
| Feature | Windows 11 Native | HP Pen Control | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Change pen pressure | ❌ No | ✅ Yes (curve & sensitivity) | | Remap single click | ✅ Basic (4 options) | ✅ Advanced (any key combo) | | Remap double/long press | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Adjust palm rejection range | ❌ No (only on/off) | ✅ Yes (3 levels) | | Pen firmware updates | ❌ No | ✅ Yes | | Battery level | ✅ Basic (via Bluetooth) | ✅ Percentage & low-battery warning | Microsoft has moved away from classic EXE installers
Type "HP Pen Control" or "HP Pen Control+" in the Windows Search box. | Feature | Windows 11 Native | HP
The app allows you to remap the two barrel buttons located on the side of the pen:
A: No. Only active pens (with batteries and Bluetooth) are supported. Passive styli rely on screen hardware only.