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How to Reset Microsoft Store Settings Without Losing Apps

If the Microsoft Store won't open, downloads hang, or updates fail, resetting the Store can often...

Fix PowerShell Proxy Authentication Failed Errors

Fix Microsoft Store High CPU Usage & Error 0x80073cf0

You open the Microsoft Store, and your CPU fan spins up. Task Manager shows Store using 30-50% CP...

How to Fix the Chrome Profile File Locked Error

You try to open Chrome and get a message that says something like “Your profile could not be open...

Windows Defender Setup After a Fresh Install

After a fresh Windows install, Windows Defender (now called Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is typi...

Fix Chrome Remote Desktop Permission Denied Error

You try to connect to your remote computer using Chrome Remote Desktop, but you get a 'permission...