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Fix Windows Defender Can't Connect to Microsoft Server

When Windows Defender shows 'Can't connect to Microsoft server', it usually means the antivirus c...

How to Fix Remote Desktop 'Connection Refused' or 'Permission Denied'

You open Remote Desktop, enter the computer name, and get either "Connection refused"

Fix Windows Update SSL Certificate Errors Not Working
You try to run Windows Update but get an error like 0x80072F0D or 0x80072EFD

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070002: Missing Files If you see error 0x80070002 when checking for updates, Windows is likely missing a file it needs....

How to Speed Up a BitLocker Encrypted Drive If you've noticed slower read/write speeds on a BitLocker-encrypted drive, you're not alone. BitL...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070643 Installation Failed You see error 0x80070643 when trying to install a Windows update, and the setup fails partway thr...

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