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Fix Windows Search Rate Limit Error After Update

After a Windows Update, some users see a 'Rate limit exceeded' or 'Too many requests' error when ...

How to Investigate PowerShell High Memory Usage in Task Manager

If you open Task Manager and see PowerShell consuming hundreds of megabytes or even gigabytes of ...

Fix Microsoft Store High Memory Usage from Antivirus Conflicts

If you notice Microsoft Store using excessive memory (often 500 MB or more) and your system feels...

How to Fix Microsoft Teams Connection Refused Error

When Microsoft Teams shows a 'connection refused' error, you can't sign in or use the app. This u...

Fix Windows Search Returning 404 Not Found in Command Prompt

If you see a "404 Not Found" error when using Windows Search from the Command Prompt, it usually ...

Fix Microsoft Teams Microphone Not Detected in Windows

Common Causes

• Microphone permissions disabled for Teams in Windows settings.