Fix Windows Search High CPU Usage (SearchIndexer.exe)
If you notice your PC slowing down and Task Manager shows SearchIndexer.exe using 50% or more CPU...
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All notesCommand Prompt Auto Start Configuration Checklist
You need Command Prompt to launch automatically every time Windows starts, perhaps for a monitori...
How to Rebuild the Windows Search Index Database
If Windows Search stops returning files, returns outdated results, or takes too long, the search ...
Fix Microsoft Store Sign-In Issues on Windows 11
You're trying to sign in to the Microsoft Store on Windows 11, but it either hangs, shows an erro...
Fix Outlook Module Not Found Error 0x80040154
You open Outlook and get an error: 0x80040154 — "Class not registered" or "module no...
How to Fix Command Prompt Not Opening in Windows 11
You click Command Prompt but nothing happens. The window doesn't appear, or it flashes and closes...
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