HP OfficeJet 6100 EPrinter Installati​on

I'm trying to install my printer, HP OfficeJet 6100 EPrinter, and I keep getting...."key not valid for use in specified date." I then tried to install a driver from the HP website and received the same message. I've been on this project for the last two days, and I'm really hoping someone will help a tech challenged woman. Thank you in advance for your help!
Bev
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Hi @Dsgirl 
I have done some research specific to this error and have found several possible solutions. I will need to gather more information from you though. What operating system and version do you have, Mac or Windows?
A few things you can try;
Microsoft Fix it -  What it fixes...
Corrupted registry keys on 64-bit operating systems
Corrupted registry keys that control the update data
Problems that prevent new programs from being installed
Problems that prevent existing programs from being completely uninstalled or updated
Problems that block you from uninstalling a program through the Add or Remove Programs (or Programs and Features) item in Control Panel
Remove the KB2918614 update which related to a security update that impacts MSI (Microsoft Installer) installations. - KB2918614 breaks Windows Installer Service
^ You can either restore back to a time before August as this is when the update would have installed, or you can remove it manually through your Control Panel, in the Add and Remove Programs Section. You will need to click on the Show updates option at the top to view all installed updates;
This is not a bug with the HP software. Take a look at the search results I got when I typed the error into Google; key not valid for use in specified date.
Many customers are having problems installing all kinds of software because of this issue.
If my suggestions do not resolve the issue, I recommend contacting Microsoft or reaching out to the Microsoft Community. If however, one of my recommendations to resolve the issue please let me know so we can share the solution with others.
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