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Fix Microsoft Store High CPU Usage After Update

After a Windows update, you might notice that Microsoft Store consumes an unusual amount of CPU, ...

Fix High CPU Usage from Windows Activation Failure

You might notice your PC fan running loud or sluggish performance after a Windows update or hardw...

How to Clear Windows Update Cache for Pending Installs

You see 'Pending install' in Windows Update but the download or install never finishes. Sometimes...

Windows Defender Setup Checklist for New PC

When you set up a new PC, Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is already a...

Chrome Profile Download Configuration Guide for Windows

If you need Chrome to download and apply a managed profile configuration on Windows—perhaps from ...

Fix 'Service Not Found' Error for Task Scheduler on Ubuntu