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How to Restore Microsoft Store Apps from Backup

If you've backed up your Windows app data or package files and need to restore Microsoft Store ap...

Fix Remote Desktop Authentication Failed on Windows 10

When you try to connect to a remote Windows 10 PC and see “An authentication error has occurred” ...

How to Fix Windows Defender Not Opening

When you click Windows Defender and nothing happens, or it opens and immediately closes, it's oft...

How to Fix Windows Update Permission Denied Error

You click 'Check for updates' and get hit with 'Permission Denied' or 'Access Denied' – a common ...

Fix Remote Desktop DNS Error Permission Denied

When connecting to a remote desktop, you might see an error like DNS error – permission den...

Fix Windows Search Authentication Failed Error 0x80070005
When Windows Search fails with error code 0x80070005 and an "authentication failed" message, it u...