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Fix Outlook High CPU Usage Caused by Antivirus Scanning

Symptoms and Likely Cause

You notice Outlook consuming 50% or more CPU, making your syste...

Microsoft Store Troubleshoot Tool: How to Fix Common Issues

If you're having trouble downloading, updating, or launching apps from the Microsoft Store, the b...

How to Set Task Scheduler to Run Without Authentication Failed

When a scheduled task fails with “authentication failed” or “(0x8007052e)”, it usually means the ...

Fix Microsoft Store Connection Refused Error

When you open Microsoft Store and see 'Connection refused' or a similar network error, it usually...

Fix OneDrive Sync Permission Denied Errors

You see a red 'permission denied' icon on a file or folder in OneDrive, and the file won't sync. ...

How to Fix Windows Defender Service Not Running

If you see a message that Windows Defender is not running or the security center shows it's off, ...