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The how to geek tag on WindowsForum.com collects discussions referencing articles from the How-To-Geek website. Members share and comment on How-To-Geek guides covering Windows settings, registry hacks, driver cleaners, package management, and PC gaming advice. Topics include Windows 10 and 8.1 configuration, saving money on games, avoiding the Windows Store for certain titles, and printer sharing between Windows 7 and XP. The tag serves as a reference for community members who find How-To-Geek's tutorials useful for troubleshooting and optimizing their Windows experience.

  1. Windows 10 Windows 10 Pro X64 update 20H2 problems

    Hi I have discovered a problem in my last servicepack update: It should have been somthing like this: Version: 20H2 Date: October/November 2020 Build ? But I have: Version: 20H2 Date: 29.05.2020 <-------- ? Build: 19042.662 And I can´t see - the new stuff showed in Microsoft update coming up...
    • bear1066
    • Thread
    • 20h2 build features how to geek microsoft 365 october 2020 patch problem service pack software issues support troubleshooting update upgrade user query version version check windows 10
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation

  2. Windows 10 How-To-Geek has a new article on saving money on games

    How-To-Geek just put out on a new article on saving money on games. Here's the link to it: How to Save Big Money on PC Games

  3. Windows 10 Must read article for gamers!!!

    Boy, does How To Geek hit the nail on the head in this article. A definite must read for gamers. Why You Shouldn’t Buy Rise of the Tomb Raider (and Other PC Games) from the Windows Store
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • consumer advice game advice gaming how to geek microsoft store must read pc games tomb raider
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  4. Windows 10 Exploring Package Management in Windows 10: A Linux Mint Comparison

    I am not a regular Linux user, but I was, some time ago, tempted to try Linux mint. One feature which really impressed me, was the package which allowed you to make multi installations of software, by selecting from a list. Looks like this is coming to Windows 10...
    • davehc
    • Thread
    • how to geek installation linux linux mint multi-install package management software windows 10
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  5. Windows 8 How To Geek's Top 12 Windows 8.1 Serrings

    Here's a article on How To Geeks top 12 Windows 8.1 settings everyone should know about. http://www.howtogeek.com/176074/the-top-12-pc-settings-in-windows-8.1-you-should-know/
    • brkkab
    • Thread
    • customization features guide how to geek settings system tips user interface windows 8.1
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support

  6. Windows 8 Interesting Article About Driver Cleaner's

    Here's a link to a must read article that How To Geek posted today about Driver Cleaner's. http://www.howtogeek.com/171816/htg-explains-do-you-need-to-use-a-driver-cleaner-when-upgrading-hardware-drivers/

  7. Windows 8 20 Best Registry Hacks

    The 20 best registry hacks from How To Geek. These are for Win 7, but most should work with Win 8 DP as well. Enjoy.
    • Medico
    • Thread
    • customization hacks how to geek improvements performance registry system settings tweaks windows 7 windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Problem sharing a printer with a WinXP based computer

    Hello all, I am trying to let a WinXP 32 bit based computer using a printer which is attached to a Win 7 64 bit based computer. Both computers share the same workgroup and 'see' shared files on each other. I am following instructions given by How-to-Geek (the link to the page: Link Removed...
    • utzly
    • Thread
    • drivers how to geek installation laserjet printer sharing troubleshooting windows 7 windows xp workgroup
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking

  9. Windows 7 WIndows 7 : Howto Geek

    Windows 7 Articles :: the How-To Geek Windows 7 howto tips .