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How to Fix Windows Defender Not Turning On

Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) sometimes refuses to turn on or stay o...

Fix Windows Search Blank Screen When Clicking Start Menu

If clicking the Start menu shows a blank search screen instead of the usual results and apps list...

Fix Windows Activation Permission Denied Error

You try to activate Windows, but get a 'permission denied' error. This usually means the activati...

Fix VS Code Extension Host Out of Memory Error

You're working in VS Code and suddenly a popup says "Extension host terminated unexpectedly"<...

Fix Outlook Access Denied After Password Change
After changing your account password, Outlook may suddenly throw an “access denied” error when tr...

BitLocker 504 Gateway Timeout Checklist
You're trying to unlock a BitLocker-protected drive or escrow a recovery key, but the management ...

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