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How to Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection in Windows 10

If Windows Defender real-time protection is off, your PC is more vulnerable to malware. You may s...

Fix VSCode Terminal Error spawn ENOENT

When you open the integrated terminal in Visual Studio Code and see the error spawn ENOENT<...

Fix Windows Explorer Restarting: Performance Troubleshooting Guide
Windows Explorer repeatedly restarting can make your PC nearly unusable. The taskbar flickers, fi...

Fix Windows Defender Error 0x800704ec: Real-Time Protection
If you see error code 0x800704ec when turning on Windows Defender real-time protection, the servi...

How to Disable Shell Extensions to Stop Explorer Restarting
If File Explorer keeps restarting, crashing, or freezing on its own, a misbehaving shell extensio...

Windows Update Service Troubleshooting Checklist
When Windows Update stops working, the update service itself is often the culprit. You may see er...


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