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How to Configure Windows Search to Exclude Specific Folders

If Windows Search returns results from folders you'd rather keep out of its index—like backups, t...

Fix PowerShell 502 Bad Gateway After Windows Update

After a recent Windows update, you may encounter a 502 Bad Gateway error when using PowerShell to...

How to Fix Windows Defender That Keeps Stopping and Starting

If you notice Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) repeatedly stopping and restarting,...

Fix Microsoft Store Access Denied After Windows Update

After a Windows update, some users see an 'Access Denied' message when opening the Microsoft Stor...

Fix Command Prompt Invalid Configuration Sync Error

When you see an "invalid configuration" error during a sync operation in Command Prompt, it usual...

Fix Outlook Connection Timeout After Windows Update

Why Outlook times out after a Windows update

After a Windows update, Outlook may fail to ...