How to Fix Windows Defender Not Turning On
Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) sometimes refuses to turn on or stay o...
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All notesWindows Security Not Scanning for Viruses: How to Fix
If Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) is not scanning for viruses, you may see an error...
How to Reset Windows Search Configuration to Default
If Windows Search stops returning results, runs slowly, or behaves erratically, a corrupted confi...
How to Fix Windows Defender Service Unavailable in Windows 10
If you see 'Windows Defender service unavailable' in Windows 10, the antivirus may be disabled or...
How to Use the Outlook Settings Reset Tool
If Outlook starts misbehaving after a crash, update, or add-in install, you might see errors, mis...
Fix BitLocker Error 404 Not Found After a Windows Update
After a Windows update, some users see a BitLocker error that reads something like "Error...
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