Fix Windows Security High Memory Usage (MsMpEng.exe)
You open Task Manager and see Windows Security (the process is MsMpEng.exe) using 500 MB or more ...
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All notesChecklist to Fix Windows Update Port Allocation Error
When Windows Update fails with a port allocation error, it usually means another program is using...
Fix Windows Defender Error 0x8007042c: Network & Setup Checks
You see error 0x8007042c when opening Windows Defender or during a scan. The message usually says...
How to Fix Windows Security Real-Time Protection Not Turning On
If you see that Windows Security's real-time protection is stuck off and won't turn on, you're no...
How to Fix PowerShell Token Expired in Pipeline
When running PowerShell scripts in a CI/CD pipeline (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins), you ...
Fix Microsoft Store Not Connecting to Internet
You open Microsoft Store and see a message like 'Check your internet connection' or 'Try that aga...
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