Fix Windows Defender Version Mismatch with Configuration Tool
You might see a version mismatch warning when opening Windows Defender Security Center or running...
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View listFix High CPU Usage by Antivirus Scanning PowerShell
If you notice that PowerShell (powershell.exe or pwsh.exe) is using high CPU, and you have an ant...
Configure Windows Update to Trust a Custom SSL Certificate
If you manage Windows updates in an enterprise environment, you may need to use a custom SSL cert...
Fix Windows Security 502 Bad Gateway Sync Error
You open Windows Security and see a 502 Bad Gateway error when it tries to sync. This usually mea...
Fix Windows Update Authentication Failed Due to Group Policy
You try to run Windows Update and get an error like "Authentication failed" or "0x80070005" – and...
Fix Windows Security Offline Installer Sync Issues
If your Windows Security offline installer fails to sync or update, you may see errors like "Sync...
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