This post explains how to use the Microsoft Printer Metadata Troubleshooter tool to fix Printer Name and Icon issues on Windows 11/10 PCs. Many users have recently reported an issue where an HP Smart ...

Adding a networked printer to your PC is usually a cinch, but what if Windows just won't play nice with it or can't find it at all? Here are a few quick solutions. For nearly a decade, Bill focused on ...

Running a printer in administrator mode gives you access to additional configuration options that can help you set up or troubleshoot the printer. If you installed the printer yourself in a small ...

Microsoft has released a new troubleshooter tool to fix an issue where the HP Smart app would automatically install on Windows after renaming all printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106. Microsoft confirmed ...

It doesn’t matter whether you work in the corner office or the study room corner: Printer problems happen. They happen to everyone. But if Windows is causing trouble for your printer plans, we’ve got ...

When trying to migrate printers from an old server to a new server via Group Policy Preferences (GPP) an Unknown printer driver error may occur and prevent you from ...

You want to print something, but what if Windows 11 can’t find your printer? A classic case of technology with an opinion of its own: The printer is there and switched on. Still, it doesn’t show up.

Press the Win key to open the Start Menu. Type Command Prompt, right-click on it, and select Run as administrator. Enter the ...

When you look at the list of installed printers on a PC running the Windows 7 operating system you may notice an entry labeled "Microsoft XPS Document Writer." XPS stands for XML Paper Specification ...

Open the Windows Run by pushing the Windows + R buttons. Now type the following command in: msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic. Press Enter. At the menu click to Apply repairs automatically and click Next.