Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 0x80070422)
You try to start Windows Defender but get error 0x80070422: “The service cannot be started, eithe...
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View listFix Missing Results After Windows Search Migration
After moving the Windows Search index to a different drive or folder, you may notice that search ...
Fix Windows Security Auto-Start Not Working After Update
After a recent Windows update, you might notice that Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender)...
Fix BitLocker 'Permission Denied' on Encrypted Drive
You plug in a BitLocker-encrypted drive, enter the password, and get 'Access Denied' or 'Permissi...
Fix Windows Update Login Loop After Configuration Settings
You restart your computer after a Windows update, and instead of reaching the desktop, you see th...
Fix Windows Security Antivirus Not Turning On
You open Windows Security and see that the antivirus is off, with no obvious way to turn it on. T...
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