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How to Fix Error 0x80073712 Without Resetting Your PC

Error 0x80073712 typically appears during Windows Update when a required component is missing or ...

Fix Windows Activation Server Not Available Error

When you see the message "Windows activation server is not available" while trying to activate Wi...

How to Fix BitLocker 502 Bad Gateway Error

When managing BitLocker on a server or enterprise system, you might encounter a 502 Bad G...

How to Fix a File Locked by Another User in an RDP Session
You try to edit a file over Remote Desktop and get an error like "The file is locked by another u...

Fix Windows Defender Connection Refused After Update
After a recent Windows Update, you might see a "connection refused" error when trying to open Win...

How to Fix Remote Desktop 'Connection Refused' or 'Permission Denied'
You open Remote Desktop, enter the computer name, and get either "Connection refused"

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