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How to Enable Task Scheduler Auto Start for Background Apps

If a background app stops launching automatically after a reboot, the Task Scheduler entry may be...

Fix Windows Terminal Stuck on Splash Screen

Windows Terminal opens to a splash screen and then hangs—no cursor, no tabs, just the logo. This ...

Fix Chrome Profile 404 Error: Missing User Data

When Chrome shows a '404' error related to your profile or complains about missing user data, it ...

Fix Windows Defender DNS Error Permission Denied

You run a scan or update in Windows Defender and see an error like "DNS error permission denied" ...

Fix PowerShell Crash with Exit Code 0xc0000005

You launch PowerShell, it starts to load, then crashes immediately with exit code 0xc000000...

Fix Windows Activation Rate Limit Error Without Product Key
You're trying to activate Windows, but you keep seeing a rate limit error. This usually means you...