Fix Microsoft Store Connection Refused DNS Error
When you open Microsoft Store and see a 'connection refused' error, it's often a DNS problem. You...
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When you try to install or update an app from the Microsoft Store, you may see an error about a d...
Fix Windows Activation Error 0x8007007b on Ubuntu
If you see Windows activation error 0x8007007b while using Ubuntu (for example, in a dual-boot se...
How to Configure Windows Search to Exclude Specific Folders
If Windows Search returns results from folders you'd rather keep out of its index—like backups, t...
Fix Remote Desktop Certificate Error 0x80090322
When connecting to a remote desktop, you might see error 0x80090322. This usually appears as a me...
Fix Windows Search Not Indexing External Drives
If you plug in an external drive and Windows Search can't find files on it, the issue is almost a...
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