Fix Missing Windows Security App Icon or Shortcut
You click the Start menu or search for Windows Security, but the app icon is gone. The shortcut m...
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When you see a version mismatch error in Remote Desktop, it usually means the client and the host...
Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070020: Port Already Allocated
When you see error 0x80070020 during a Windows Update, it usually means a program is already usin...
Fix Microsoft Teams File Locked Not Opening
When you try to open a file in Microsoft Teams and get a “file locked” or “this file is locked fo...
How to Fix Chrome Profile Login Loop and Gmail Sync Stuck
You sign into Chrome or Gmail, but the page keeps refreshing or the sync icon spins forever. This...
Fix Windows Security Not Starting Automatically After Boot
You boot your PC and notice Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) isn't running. The icon ...
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