Fix Command Prompt Error 0xc0000142 on Windows
When you try to open Command Prompt and see "failed to start error code 0xc0000142", it usually m...
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All notesSet PowerShell to Auto-Start as Administrator on Boot
If you need PowerShell to launch with admin rights every time you boot your Windows machine—for r...
Chrome Not Opening on Windows 10? Here's How to Fix It
You click the Chrome icon, but nothing happens. The browser doesn't start, no window appears, and...
Fix 'Windows Defender Not Recognized' Error in Command Prompt
When you type MpCmdRun or Windows Defender in Command Prompt and see
How to Bypass PowerShell Execution Policy Restricted
If you've ever tried to run a PowerShell script and got an error about execution policy being res...
Fix Windows Defender Token Expired Preventing Service Start
You see 'Token expired' in the Windows Defender event log or a notification that the service didn...
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Fix BitLocker 'Permission Denied' on Encrypted Drive
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Fix Outlook File Locked by Outlook.exe Not Responding
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Fix BitLocker TPM Auto-Unlock Not Working