Fix Windows Defender File Locked During Scan
You run a Windows Defender scan and it reports that a file is locked and can't be scanned. This i...
Software troubleshooting desk
Practical fixes for tool errors, setup blocks, and workflow issues.
Symptom
Cause
Fix route
Verify
Fresh repair notes
All notesTask Scheduler Version Mismatch After Update – How to Fix
After a Windows update, you might see an error like “Task Scheduler version mismatch” or tasks fa...
How to Fix Windows Update Stuck at 100%
You've waited for a Windows update to finish, but it's stuck at 100% for minutes or hours. This i...
Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage & Error 0x80073cf0
You open Task Manager and see Microsoft Store using several hundred MB of RAM. When you try to in...
Fix Remote Desktop Connection Refused Authentication Error
You try to connect to a remote computer via Remote Desktop (RDP) and get an error like "Connectio...
Fix 'File Locked by Unknown Process' in Command Prompt
You try to delete, rename, or move a file, but Windows says it's locked by an unknown process. Th...
Issue queue
SitemapFix PowerShell Backup Restore Error 0x80070005
PowerShell Performance Troubleshooting
How to Resolve Outlook 0x8004010f Error
How to Set HTTP Proxy in PowerShell for Scripts
Outlook Slow to Open Messages Troubleshoot
PowerShell 502 Bad Gateway Workaround
Chrome Extension Not Working After Update: Fixes
Troubleshoot Windows Search Offline Installer Hang
Reduce PowerShell Memory Footprint from Modules
Fix OneDrive Sync by Refreshing Token
Fix Chrome Profile Configuration Corrupt Not Working
Resolve Error 0x80070426 in Microsoft Teams Mic
PowerShell Performance Troubleshooting
How to Resolve Outlook 0x8004010f Error
How to Set HTTP Proxy in PowerShell for Scripts
Outlook Slow to Open Messages Troubleshoot
PowerShell 502 Bad Gateway Workaround
Chrome Extension Not Working After Update: Fixes
Troubleshoot Windows Search Offline Installer Hang
Reduce PowerShell Memory Footprint from Modules
Fix OneDrive Sync by Refreshing Token
Fix Chrome Profile Configuration Corrupt Not Working
Resolve Error 0x80070426 in Microsoft Teams Mic