How to Set Windows Update to Manual Install Only
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If you see error 0x80040c in Windows Search or notice high memory usage from SearchIndexer.exe, t...
How to Reinstall a Chrome Extension Without Losing Data
When a Chrome extension stops working, you might need to reinstall it. But you don't want to lose...
How to Fix Task Scheduler 'Logon as Batch Job' Permission Denied
If you see "Task Scheduler permission denied for logon as batch job" when running a scheduled tas...
How to Fix BitLocker Connection Refused Setup Error
You're setting up BitLocker and get a 'connection refused' error. This usually happens during net...
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