Fix Microsoft Store 'Port Already Allocated' Error via Firewall
When launching the Microsoft Store, you may see an error like 'Port already allocated' o...
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You insert your smart card, enter your PIN, and Windows Security reports “Authentication failed.”...
How to Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage
If you notice the Microsoft Store using a lot of memory (often 500 MB or more) even when idle, it...
Fix 'Windows Defender Firewall Has Blocked' Error
You see a notification that Windows Defender Firewall has blocked an app or feature. This usually...
Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80070005: Access Denied
When you open Microsoft Store and see Error 0x80070005 with the message "Access ...
Setup Windows Defender to Trust an SSL Certificate
If you're running a local development server or an internal application with a self-signed or pri...
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