Trying to load HP printer software onto Macbook Pro...

Hi all. I am trying to install HP printer software on my Macbook Pro thats running Windows 7 (I'm booting into Windows from Boot Camp). During the install process, I keep getting an error message that something is wrong with my USB drivers and USB software. The exact error messages are as follows:
1. "This computer does not have the necessary USB software support to allow completion of a USB installation. The installation cannot continue until this is resolved."
"Required Action: Click Cancel to exit this software installation. In order to install this as a USB device, please refer to your computer documentation or USB add-in card documentation for more information about USB drivers."
AND
2. "This computer does not have the necessary USB hardware support enabled to allow completion of a USB installation. The installation cannot continue until this is resolved."
"Required Action: Click Cancel to exit this software installation. In order to install this as a USB device, please refer to your computer documentation or USB add-in card documentation for more information. If you are sure your computer has the physical USB connectors, refer to documetation about how to enable USB in the BIOS."
HP support suggested I go into device manager and remove all USB drivers. I tried this with horrible results. First, I was unable to uninstall most of the USB drivers because my computer would freeze up during the uninstall and I'd have to reboot. Second, of the drivers I was able to uninstall, I would lose control of stuff like the trackpad and keyboard functionality. I explained all this to HP support and they said to contact Apple tech support for a proper "USB uninstall flow". So, here I am seeking dire assistance. Can anyone help?

HP Printer's software is suspect in relation to Lion (they told me that my HP Photosmart B89100 drivers would be Lion ready by it's release. Well, they probably got overrun by the counting all their leftover TabletOS door-stops, and forgot to make the drivers
Apple installs its own programs under Windows called Apple Software Update. If you go under Programs, you'll find it there. Try it out just to be sure.

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Those are not programming mistakes, but those are limitations of the product, please check the printer specifications below:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c02858465&tmp_track_link=ot_faqs/top_issues/en_u...
As you may find under Paper-handling specifications > Paper tray capacities, Tray 2 only support Plain Paper.
Maximum DPI is only only supported on Photo Paper, therefore those limitations are applicable.. these limitations are also listed on the Printing Specifications section above, Maximum DPI is listed as 4800 by 1200 dpi:
Color print resolution: HP enhanced photo quality with Vivera inks (up to 4800 by 1200 dpi Optimized on HP Premium Plus photo papers with 1200 x 1200 input dpi)
As well that can be find listed within the Print photos on photo paper or the Print borderless documents sections, you may simply search for Maximum DPI within the user guide as a reference:
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03026243.pdf
Those are not an issues with the printer but those expected limitations fully meet the product specification.
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