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Fix Windows Search 504 Gateway Timeout and Network Reset

You run a Windows search and get a 504 gateway timeout, often after a network reset or VPN change...

Fix Windows Terminal 'Cannot Connect to Localhost: Permission Denied'

You open Windows Terminal, try to connect to a service running on localhost, and get a 'permissio...

Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 404)

If you see error 404 when trying to start Windows Defender, it usually means the service executab...

Fix Windows Search SSL Certificate Error

When Windows Search throws an SSL certificate error, it usually means the search service can't va...

Fix Outlook High CPU Usage Caused by Antivirus Scanning

Symptoms and Likely Cause

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

Fix Outlook Not Connecting Due to Proxy Settings

If Outlook fails to connect, shows a "trying to connect" status, or gives a proxy-related error, ...