How to Fix Windows Defender Not Starting Automatically
If Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) isn't starting automatically when you boot you...
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You see a message that the Windows activation module is missing or not found, often when trying t...
How to Enable BitLocker Service When It's Unavailable
You open BitLocker Drive Encryption and see "BitLocker service is unavailable" or the service won...
Fix Windows Update Stuck Checking with Permission Error
If Windows Update hangs on "Checking for updates" and you see a "Permission denied" error in the ...
How to Restore Windows Security Missing from Start Menu
If Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) has disappeared from your Start Menu, it usually ...
Fix Windows Activation Login Loop Stuck on Loading
You try to activate Windows, enter your credentials, and the screen hangs on a spinning circle or...
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