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Reset Windows Defender Service to Default Settings

If Windows Defender isn't starting, showing errors, or acting strangely, the service settings may...

Fix Jupyter Notebook Token Not Working on Ubuntu

You launch Jupyter Notebook on Ubuntu, but when you open the URL in your browser, the token promp...

How to Fix Outlook Proxy Authentication Failed Error

You try to send or receive email in Outlook and see an error: "Proxy authentication failed"

Fix Chrome Tunnel Connection Failed Error
When you see "Tunnel connection failed" in Chrome, it usually means the browser couldn't establis...

How to Fix Windows Update Not Downloading New Updates
You click "Check for updates" in Windows Update, but nothing happens—or the download hangs at 0%....

Fix Windows Security Proxy Error After Update
After a Windows update, you might see a proxy error in Windows Security (formerly Windows Defende...

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Fix Windows Update Stuck After Clean Install of Windows 10
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