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Fix Windows Update Connection Refused When Using VPN

If you see a "connection refused" error when running Windows Update while connected to a VPN, it'...

Command Prompt Network Error Checklist

When you run a command like ping or tracert in Command Prompt and get a...

Fix Microsoft Store Lag After a Windows Update

After a Windows update, you might notice the Microsoft Store is slow to open, unresponsive, or ta...

Fix Windows Defender Version Mismatch Sync Errors

You see a message that Windows Defender definitions are out of sync, or that the client and serve...

Fix Windows Defender Command Not Found After Update

After a recent Windows update, you may see an error like 'windows defender' is not recogniz...

How to Enable Windows Defender When It Keeps Crashing
If Windows Defender keeps crashing or won't stay enabled, you're not alone. This usually happens ...