GitLab Runner Not Running Jobs: Troubleshooting Checklist
If your GitLab Runner shows as registered but never runs any jobs, or jobs stay stuck in 'pending...
Software troubleshooting desk
Practical fixes for tool errors, setup blocks, and workflow issues.
Symptom
Cause
Fix route
Verify
Fresh repair notes
All notesFix PowerShell Access Denied Even When Running as Admin
You launch PowerShell as administrator, but commands still fail with "Access Denied." This is a c...
Ubuntu Windows Update Configuration Checklist
If you run Ubuntu alongside Windows in a dual-boot setup or use a virtual machine, you may need t...
Reset Remote Desktop Port to Default 3389
After changing the Remote Desktop (RDP) port for security reasons, you may need to revert to the ...
Windows Defender Configuration for Maximum Protection
Windows Defender (now Microsoft Defender Antivirus) provides solid baseline protection, but defau...
How to Reset VSCode Terminal Settings to Default
If your VSCode terminal is behaving oddly—wrong shell path, missing colors, or commands failing—r...
Issue queue
SitemapFix Microsoft Store Network Error After Update
How to Fix Windows Defender Blank Screen
Resolve Windows Search Permission Denied
MongoDB Compass Connection Refused on Mac: Fixes
Reduce Windows Terminal Memory Usage
Troubleshooting Windows Terminal Missing Module
Docker Container Exits with Code 1 on Startup
Fix Remote Desktop Connection Settings Reset Error 0x4
Windows Terminal Port Allocation Guide
Chrome Profile Missing After Update: How to Restore It
Resolve 'Permission Denied' in Teams Recording
Microsoft Store App Restore Checklist
How to Fix Windows Defender Blank Screen
Resolve Windows Search Permission Denied
MongoDB Compass Connection Refused on Mac: Fixes
Reduce Windows Terminal Memory Usage
Troubleshooting Windows Terminal Missing Module
Docker Container Exits with Code 1 on Startup
Fix Remote Desktop Connection Settings Reset Error 0x4
Windows Terminal Port Allocation Guide
Chrome Profile Missing After Update: How to Restore It
Resolve 'Permission Denied' in Teams Recording
Microsoft Store App Restore Checklist