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How to Fix PowerShell Execution Policy Restricted on Windows 11

You try to run a PowerShell script on Windows 11 and get an error like "running scripts is di...

Windows Defender Rate Limit Error Troubleshooting Checklist
You might see a Windows Defender rate limit error when scanning files or updating definitions. Th...

Fix Windows Activation Service High RAM Usage
If you notice high RAM usage from the Windows Activation service (sppsvc.exe) in Task Manager, it...

Fix MySQL Workbench Connection Refused on Mac
When MySQL Workbench on Mac shows 'connection refused', it usually means the MySQL server isn't r...

How to Fix Windows Defender Update Error 0x80070643
If you see error 0x80070643 when updating Windows Defender, it usually means the update failed to...

Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80070005: File Locked
When you see error code 0x80070005 while trying to install or update an app from the Microsoft St...

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