Fix 'Windows Defender Firewall Has Blocked' Error
You see a notification that Windows Defender Firewall has blocked an app or feature. This usually...
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All notesFix Windows Defender Virus Definition Update Errors
When Windows Defender fails to update virus definitions, you might see error codes like 0x8007000...
How to Fix Windows Search Not Finding Files
You search for a file by name in the Windows search box, but nothing shows up—even though you kno...
Fix Windows Search Invalid Configuration After Update
After a Windows update, you might see an error like “Search is not working” or “Invalid configura...
Fix Windows Update Connection Refused When Using VPN
If you see a "connection refused" error when running Windows Update while connected to a VPN, it'...
Fix Chrome Profile SSL Certificate Error: Permission Denied
You try to visit a secure site in Chrome and get an error like ERR_SSL_PROTOCOL_ERROR or...
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Fix OneDrive Error 0x8004de40: Connection or Credential Issue