Fix Windows Activation Invalid Configuration After Hardware Change
After replacing a motherboard, CPU, or hard drive, you might see "Windows isn't activated" or "In...
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When you click the Microsoft Store icon and nothing happens, or you see a generic “failed to star...
Fix Windows Activation Key Not Recognized Error
You enter your Windows product key during installation or activation, and get an error that the k...
Fix Windows Search After Disabling Cortana
If you've disabled Cortana and find that Windows Search no longer returns results or runs slowly,...
Fix Windows Backup Error 0x81000019 on System Restore
When you try to restore a Windows backup, error 0x81000019 can stop the process. You might see th...
Fix Windows Search Not Working After Update
After a Windows update, search might stop returning results or hang indefinitely. This usually ha...
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