Windows Defender Troubleshooting Checklist for Common Errors
Windows Defender (now Microsoft Defender Antivirus) usually runs quietly in the background. But w...
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All notesFix Windows Defender Error 0x80073b01 (Crash on Startup)
If Windows Defender crashes on startup with error code 0x80073b01, the antivirus service may be f...
Fix Microsoft Store Error 0x80073cf0: App Won't Start
When you try to open the Microsoft Store and see error code 0x80073cf0, the app either fails to s...
Fix Chrome Profile File Locked Without Deleting Profile
You try to launch Chrome and get a message that your profile is locked. This usually happens afte...
Fix BitLocker 'Permission Denied' on Encrypted Drive
You plug in a BitLocker-encrypted drive, enter the password, and get 'Access Denied' or 'Permissi...
How to Fix Windows Security Blank Screen Issue
When you open Windows Security and see only a blank white or black screen, the app isn't loading ...
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