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Set Windows Update Service to Run as Local System Account

If Windows Update fails with errors like 0x80070422 or the service won't start, the service might...

How to Add External Drives to Windows Search Index

If you've connected an external USB drive and Windows Search can't find files on it, the drive is...

Command Prompt Access Denied Windows 7 Fix Checklist

When you see 'Access Denied' while trying to run a command in Windows 7's Command Prompt, it usua...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Fix Windows Activation Login Loop Stuck on Loading

You try to activate Windows, enter your credentials, and the screen hangs on a spinning circle or...

How to Fix Windows Defender Update Error 0x80070643

If you see error 0x80070643 when updating Windows Defender, it usually means the update failed to...