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Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070002: Missing File

If you see error 0x80070002 when running Windows Update, it usually means the system cannot find ...

Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Not Starting

If you see a yellow warning or a message that real-time protection is off, Windows Defender’s cor...

How to Disable Shell Extensions to Stop Explorer Restarting

If File Explorer keeps restarting, crashing, or freezing on its own, a misbehaving shell extensio...

Fix Windows 10 Search Indexing Not Working After Update

After a Windows 10 update, you might notice that File Explorer search returns no results or is ex...

Fix Windows Explorer Restarting After Login

If Windows Explorer keeps restarting after you log in, you’ll see the desktop flash, icons disapp...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 by Taking Ownership

What Causes Error 0x80070005?

This error usually means Windows Update doesn't have pe...