Windows Security Troubleshooting Guide
Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) usually runs quietly in the background, but sometime...
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If you notice your PC slowing down and Task Manager shows SearchIndexer.exe using 50% or more CPU...
How to Reinstall Windows Security in Windows 10
If Windows Security is missing, not opening, or showing errors, you can reinstall it without thir...
Fix Windows Terminal Missing from Right-Click Menu
You right-click in a folder expecting to open Windows Terminal, but the option isn't there. This ...
Fix Windows Activation Error 0x8007232b: Authentication Failed
You see "Windows activation authentication failed" with error code 0x8007232b. This usually means...
BitLocker Network Unlock Error 0x80070035 Fix
When BitLocker Network Unlock fails with error 0x80070035 (the network path was not found), the s...
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