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How to Temporarily Turn Off Windows Security for Troubleshooting

If you're troubleshooting a stubborn app or driver issue, Windows Security (formerly Defender) mi...

How to Fix a Stuck Windows Security Virus Scan

You start a Windows Security scan, and it sits at the same percentage for minutes—or even hours. ...

How to Fix an Outlook File Locked Due to Sync Issue

You try to open Outlook and see a message that your data file (.pst or .ost) is locked. Often thi...

Fixing Git SSL Certificate Problems on Windows

You try to clone or pull a repository and see an error like SSL certificate problem: unable...

How to Set Up Task Scheduler for Automated Backups
If you need to automate backups without third-party software, Windows Task Scheduler is a reliabl...

Setup Windows Security to Fix 502 Bad Gateway Error
If you're seeing a 502 Bad Gateway error while running a local web server on Windows, the problem...


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