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How to Set PowerShell as Default Terminal in Windows 11

If you frequently use PowerShell and want it to open by default instead of Command Prompt, Window...

Fix Windows Search Access Denied for Administrator Account

Why You See 'Access Denied' as Administrator

You're logged in as an administrator, but Wi...

Fix Windows Search Offline Installer Missing Files Error

When you try to install or repair Windows Search using an offline installer, you might see an err...

How to Fix Windows Security 404 Not Found Error

If you see a '404 Not Found' error when opening Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender), the...

Fix Windows Search 502 Bad Gateway Error

If you see a "502 Bad Gateway" error when using Windows Search (e.g., in File Explorer or the Sta...

Fix Remote Desktop Authentication Failed on Windows 10

When you try to connect to a remote Windows 10 PC and see “An authentication error has occurred” ...