Fix Windows Update Service Not Running for System Restore
You might see “System Restore did not complete successfully” or “Windows Update service is not ru...
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All notesHow 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 Security App Access Denied Error
When you open Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender Security Center) and see an 'Access...
Fix ERR_CONNECTION_RESET Caused by Chrome Extensions
If you see the ERR_CONNECTION_RESET error in Chrome, it often means a network connection was inte...
How to Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening
If you click the terminal panel in VS Code and nothing appears, or it opens but stays blank, the ...
Fix Windows 11 Installation Assistant Stuck at 99% Due to Network Issues
You're running the Windows 11 Installation Assistant, it downloads happily up to 99%, then si...
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