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Fix Chrome Profile File Locked Without Deleting Profile

You try to launch Chrome and get a message that your profile is locked. This usually happens afte...

Fix Chrome Profile Network Error: Pages Not Loading

You open Chrome, and pages just spin or show a network error. Other browsers work fine. This ofte...

Windows Update Service Not Running: How to Fix

If Windows Update fails to check for updates and you see an error like “Windows Update service is...

Fix Putty Connection Refused Due to Windows Firewall

You're trying to SSH into a remote server using Putty, but you get a 'Connection refused' error. ...

Fix Remote Desktop Invalid Configuration Registry Error

When you try to connect to a remote PC using Remote Desktop (RDP) and see an error like “...

Fix Windows Security High CPU Usage During Malware Scans
You run a malware scan in Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) and notice your CPU fan ra...