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Fix Windows Defender Rate Limit Errors After Update

If you see a rate limit error in Windows Defender after a recent update, it usually means the rea...

Fix Edge Profile Sync Paused Due to No Internet

You open Edge and see the profile sync status is paused with a message about no internet connecti...

How to Fix BitLocker Blank Screen on Startup

You power on your Windows PC and instead of the BitLocker recovery screen or your desktop, you ge...

Fix Windows Defender Not Starting After Update

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

Fix Antivirus Causing High CPU Usage in Command Prompt

If you notice high CPU usage in Task Manager under Command Prompt, your antivirus software may be...

Fix CMD Service Unavailable Due to Group Policy

Situation

You open Command Prompt and see an error like "Command Prompt has been disabled...