Reset Windows Defender Service to Default Settings
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If you get an 'Access Denied' error when trying to open or download from Microsoft Store, the app...
Fix Windows Search Returning 404 Not Found Error
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If you see error 0x80073cf9 when installing or updating apps from the Microsoft Store, it usually...
How to Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage
If you notice the Microsoft Store using a lot of memory (often 500 MB or more) even when idle, it...
Fix Windows Security Network Error After Update
After a Windows update, you might see a network error in Windows Security, often with a message l...
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