How to Fix Windows Defender That Keeps Stopping and Starting
If you notice Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) repeatedly stopping and restarting,...
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Fix Windows Defender Error 0x80073b01
If you see error code 0x80073b01 when opening Windows Defender or trying to run a scan, it usuall...
Fix Port Already Allocated Error for Windows Update on Windows 10
You try to run Windows Update but get an error message like 'port already allocated'. This usuall...
How to Clear Windows Defender Cache
If Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) is acting up—stuck on an old update, using hig...
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