Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage from Antivirus Conflicts
If you notice Microsoft Store using excessive memory (often 500 MB or more) and your system feels...
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All notesFix Windows Security High Memory Usage (MsMpEng.exe)
You open Task Manager and see Windows Security (the process is MsMpEng.exe) using 500 MB or more ...
Fix Microsoft Store Permission Denied Error
You try to install or update an app from the Microsoft Store and get a 'permission denied' error....
Fix Windows Security File Locked Error 0x80070020
You try to move, delete, or rename a file, and Windows shows error 0x80070020: "The file is locke...
OneDrive Sync File Locked: Step-by-Step Checklist
If you see "file locked" or "file in use" in OneDrive, it means another process or user has the f...
Fix Windows Security Authentication Failed Smart Card Not Working
You insert your smart card, enter your PIN, and Windows Security reports “Authentication failed.”...
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