Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070020: Port Already Allocated
When you see error 0x80070020 during a Windows Update, it usually means a program is already usin...
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All notesFix Windows Security 502 Bad Gateway Sync Error
You open Windows Security and see a 502 Bad Gateway error when it tries to sync. This usually mea...
Fix Cloudflare DNS Not Resolving on Android
If you've set Cloudflare's 1.1.1.1 DNS on your Android device but websites won't load or you see ...
Fix Task Scheduler 'Access Denied' When Running Backup
You set up a backup task in Task Scheduler, but it fails with an 'Access Denied' error. This usua...
Fix PowerShell 404 Not Found on GET Requests
When you run a PowerShell Invoke-RestMethod or Invoke-WebRequest with t...
Enable Windows Security Manually When It Fails to Start
If Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) fails to start, you may see an error like "This a...
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