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How to Disable Proxy for Microsoft Store

If the Microsoft Store won't load, download apps, or update, a misconfigured proxy is often the c...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

If you're dual-booting Windows and Ubuntu, or replacing Windows...

Fix Windows Security Rate Limit Error 0x80070005

You open Windows Security and see an error: 0x80070005. Sometimes it says "Access denied" or "Rat...

Fix 'Permission Denied' When Running Windows Activation on Ubuntu

If you're trying to activate Windows from Ubuntu and see a 'permission denied' error, you're like...

How to Force Close Windows Update Stuck at 100%

If your Windows Update is stuck at 100% for more than 30 minutes, it usually means the finalizati...

Fix Windows Activation 504 Timeout When Connecting to KMS Server

When your Windows system tries to activate against a KMS server and you see a 504 timeout error, ...