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Fix Windows Defender Error 0x800704ec

You see error 0x800704ec when opening Windows Defender or Windows Security. The message says auth...

Fix Windows Security Service Not Starting

You open Windows Security and see an error that the service isn't running. Or you get a notificat...

How to Fix Microsoft Store Failed to Start Error

When you click the Microsoft Store icon and nothing happens, or you see a generic “failed to star...

How to Reduce Windows Defender Memory Usage in Windows 10

If you notice your system slowing down or high memory usage in Task Manager attributed to Windows...

How to Fix PowerShell Update Not Working on Windows 10

If you're running Windows 10 and get an error when trying to update PowerShell—either via U...

Command Prompt Service Unavailable: Troubleshooting Checklist
When you open Command Prompt and see 'Service unavailable' or 'The requested service is not avail...