Fix 'Windows Security Error: Virus Protection Turned Off'
You open Windows Security and see a red banner: “Virus & threat protection turned off.” This can ...
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All notesFix Windows Security Service Disabled by Group Policy
If you see "Windows Security service is disabled by group policy" or find that Windows Security i...
How to Fix Reset Windows Search Connection Refused
When you try to reset Windows Search (often via Settings > Search > Searching Windows > Reset), y...
Fix PowerShell Access Denied for Get-ChildItem
When you run Get-ChildItem in PowerShell and see an access denied e...
How to Fix Chrome Profile Dependency Conflict
You try to open Chrome and get an error about a profile dependency conflict, or Chrome fails to l...
Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage on Windows 10
If you notice the Microsoft Store process consuming hundreds of MBs of RAM even when idle, you're...
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Fix Windows Defender Stuck on Loading Black Screen
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