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Windows Security App Not Opening After Update: Fixes

After a Windows update, the Security app may refuse to open—clicking the icon does nothing, or it...

Fix CMD Service Unavailable Due to Group Policy

Situation

You open Command Prompt and see an error like "Command Prompt has been disabled...

How to Increase Windows Search Rate Limit

If Windows Search stops returning results or feels slow, you might be hitting the internal rate l...

How to Fix Outlook High CPU Usage Caused by Add-ins

If Outlook is using 50% or more of your CPU for no obvious reason, an add-in is often the culprit...

Checklist to Enable Windows Security Auto Start

If Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) doesn't start automatically after you log in, you...

Chrome High CPU Usage on Windows 10: Troubleshooting Guide

You open Chrome and your fan kicks into high gear. Task Manager shows Chrome using 80-100% CPU, e...