Fix Windows Search Indexing Paused or Not Working
You open the Start menu or File Explorer search and nothing shows up, or you see 'Indexing paused...
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After reinstalling Windows, you may see an activation error: “We can't activate Windows on this d...
How to Disable Command Prompt High CPU Usage from Startup Services
If you notice that Command Prompt (cmd.exe) is consuming a lot of CPU right after boot, it's ofte...
Fix Microsoft Store Setup Stuck on Loading Screen
You open the Microsoft Store app for the first time or after an update, and it sits on a spinning...
Fix Windows Activation Service Unavailable After Update
After a Windows update, you may see an error saying the activation service is unavailable. This u...
Microsoft Store 502 Bad Gateway: Troubleshooting Checklist
You're trying to open Microsoft Store and get a 502 Bad Gateway error. This usua...
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