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The tag currentversion on WindowsForum.com covers discussions related to the CurrentVersion registry key in Microsoft Windows. Users share tips on modifying registry settings under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion and HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion to control Windows Update behavior, manage App Paths aliases, and explore features like LockDatabase in Internet Settings. Topics include setting manual updates in Windows 10, troubleshooting app path aliases in Windows 7, and casting desktop content to smart TVs using current browsers. The tag reflects practical registry tweaks and configuration advice for various Windows versions.
  1. C

    Cast W10 desktop to smart TV's?

    Running W10 (current) current EDGE, and Google browser (current @ 96.0). Is there a way to cast what I see on my W10 desktop to my smart TV's using EDGE and Google browsers? On the Google browser clicking to view the dropdown menu, "Cast" is not there. In EDGE, I click on the menu to "Cast...
    • cwr64
    • Thread
    • casting chrome currentversion devices media microsoft edge smart tv streaming windows 10 youtube video
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. S

    Windows 10 Requesting Registry Information

    I'm very curious to what the "LockDatabase" feature does in the registry. I'm referring to the one I found in: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings
    • suspect5
    • Thread
    • computer currentversion features hkey_current_user internet lockdatabase microsoft registry settings windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. davidhk129

    Windows 10 Set Windows pdate to Manal install

    The intent of this post is NOT to open a debate on whether MS should or should not make Windows Update Automatic in Windows 10 TP. The sole purpose is for users who still prefer to have the option of Manual update. Go to regedit > expand (click the pointer in front of ) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE...
    • davidhk129
    • Thread
    • automatic updates cache configuration currentversion guide hkey installation manual modification options regedit registry settings tips tweaks update user preferences windows windows 10
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. U

    Windows 7 Help with App Paths alias

    I'm trying to add an app path to windows 7 registry at: HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\ The same way I was doing wit XP. But I found that if the alias I put is different from the original executable name it will not work, for example if I add myapp.exe key and point...
    • UrbanMan
    • Thread
    • alias application path currentversion executable hklm registry software troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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