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Fix Windows Terminal Restore Error 0x80070005 from Backup

When restoring Windows Terminal settings from a backup, error code 0x80070005 (Access Denied) can...

Fix Windows Activation Service High CPU Usage on Windows 10

If you notice your Windows 10 system running slowly and Task Manager shows high CPU usage from 'W...

Fix Chrome Profile Path Not Found Sync Error

If Chrome shows a sync error saying "Profile path not found," it usually means Chrome cannot loca...

Fixing Command Prompt Authentication Failed Access Denied

You're running a command in Command Prompt and get hit with "Authentication failed" or "Access de...

Fix SSH Permission Denied (publickey) on Raspberry Pi

You're trying to SSH into your Raspberry Pi and getting Permission denied (publickey)

Windows Defender Exclusions for Gaming Performance
If your games stutter, take long to load, or feel sluggish, Windows Defender might be scanning ga...