Fix Windows Defender Authentication Failed After Update
After a recent Windows update, you might see an error like "Authentication failed" when trying to...
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All notesFix Slow Command Prompt Backup Transfer Speeds
You run a robocopy or xcopy backup from Command Prompt and the transfer...
Fix Microsoft Teams High Memory and CPU Usage
You open Task Manager and see Microsoft Teams using hundreds of MB of RAM and pegging the CPU. Th...
Outlook Connection Refused: Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Checklist
When Outlook shows a 'connection refused' error, it usually means something on your network or co...
Fix Windows Activation Invalid Configuration Error
You see a message that your Windows activation is invalid due to a configuration problem. This us...
How to Fix Windows Defender Service Not Running
If you see a message that Windows Defender is not running or the security center shows it's off, ...
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