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How to Reset Command Prompt Settings to Default

If your Command Prompt window has strange colors, a weird font, or odd layout settings, you may w...

Fix Command Prompt Not Recognizing Commands

You type a command in Command Prompt and get '...' is not recognized as an internal or exte...

How to Repair a Corrupt Windows Search Database
If Windows search stops returning results, takes too long, or shows errors, the search database m...

Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 404)
If you see error 404 when trying to start Windows Defender, it usually means the service executab...

How to Transfer Windows 10 Digital License to a New PC
If you upgraded to Windows 10 for free or bought a retail license, you can move that license to a...

How to Change the Default Shell in Windows Terminal
Windows Terminal lets you run multiple shells (PowerShell, Command Prompt, WSL, etc.) in one wind...


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