Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 404)
If you see error 404 when trying to start Windows Defender, it usually means the service executab...
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View listFix Windows Defender Not Opening Error 404
You try to open Windows Defender and get an error 404 – the page or resource can't be found. This...
How to Fix Windows Search Not Finding Files
You search for a file by name in the Windows search box, but nothing shows up—even though you kno...
How to Fix PowerShell Unable to Connect to Proxy Server
When PowerShell fails to connect to a proxy server, you might see errors like Unable to con...
How to Fix Outlook 502 Bad Gateway Error
When you see a 502 Bad Gateway error in Outlook, it usually means the server rec...
Fix Windows Defender Stuck on Loading Registry
You open Windows Defender, but it stays on a loading screen with a spinning circle—often stuck on...
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