HP Desktop 2542 - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit 'operating system is not supported'

Hello, I'm having problems installing my new HP Desktop 2542 on my PC.
I've downloaded the correct driver (Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit) and upon installation I receive the message 'The Operating System of this computer is not supported. For a list of supported Operating Systems blah blah blah....'
I'm using a standard USB connection.
I've managed to install it on my Android devices and my Windows 8 laptop but I'm having no luck with the PC.
What should I do?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

Hello @rossinnit and welcome to the HP Forums!
I'd like to help you get the Deskjet 2542 installed on your Windows 7 PC
I'd recommend that you download and run the HP Printer Install Wizard, and that will seek out the drivers online (from the HP web page) and download them for you and then start the install as well.
With that tool you can plug in the USB cable when it asks near the beginning to find the right drivers.
Let me know how things go for you!
Please click “Accept as Solution ” if you feel my post resolved your issue, as it will help others find the solution faster
Click the “Kudos Thumbs Up" on the right to say “Thanks” for helping!
**MissTeriLynn**
I work on behalf of HP

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