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Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage on Windows 10

If you notice the Microsoft Store process consuming hundreds of MBs of RAM even when idle, you're...

How to Fix Windows Security Slow Startup & Disable It

If your Windows PC takes forever to boot and you suspect Windows Security (formerly Defender) is ...

Microsoft Store Memory Leak: How to Fix High RAM Usage

If you notice your PC slowing down and Task Manager shows the Microsoft Store using hundreds of m...

Fix Windows Defender File Locked Permission Denied Error

You try to open, edit, or delete a file and get an error like File locked by Windows Defend...

Fix Windows Security 'Permission Denied' Error When Settings Won't Open
You click Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) and get a "Permission denied" or "This set...

Windows Defender Service Not Starting in Windows 10: Fixes
If Windows Defender won't start in Windows 10, you might see error messages like "Service did not...


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