Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070020: Port Already Allocated
When you see error 0x80070020 during a Windows Update, it usually means a program is already usin...
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All notesAvoid Windows Activation Version Mismatch on Reinstall
You reinstall Windows, enter your product key, and get an error: “This product key does not match...
Fix Windows Defender Rate Limit Error Not Working
If you see a 'rate limit error' in Windows Defender and it's not working properly—scanning fails,...
Fix Windows Update Keeps Reverting Changes
You click 'Install updates', wait for the progress bar, and then see the dreaded message: 'Undoin...
Fix 'Port Already Allocated' Error After Windows Update
After a recent Windows update, you might see an error like 'port already allocated' when starting...
Fix Visual Studio Installer Permission Denied Error
When you try to install, update, or modify Visual Studio, you might see a 'permission denied' err...
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