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Fix Windows Defender Not Starting After Update

After a Windows update, you might see that Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivi...

Fix Windows Terminal Crashes When Opening Multiple Tabs

If Windows Terminal closes unexpectedly or freezes when you try to open a second or third tab, yo...

Fix VSCode Extension Host Terminated Error Code 0

What does this error mean?

When you see 'Extension host terminated unexpectedly with erro...

How to Reset Outlook Settings Without Losing Emails

If Outlook is acting up—crashes, slow performance, or display glitches—resetting settings can hel...

How to Fix Windows Search Not Opening Automatically

If Windows Search doesn't open when you click the taskbar icon or press the Windows key and start...

Outlook Authentication Failed: Checklist to Verify Credentials

You open Outlook, try to send or receive email, and get an error: authentication failed