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Fix CMD Service Unavailable Due to Group Policy

Situation

You open Command Prompt and see an error like "Command Prompt has been disabled...

How to Repair a Corrupt Windows Search Database

If Windows search stops returning results, takes too long, or shows errors, the search database m...

Fix Microsoft Store Blank Screen Loading Issue

When you open Microsoft Store and only see a blank white or gray screen, the app isn't loading co...

Fix Windows Search Settings Not Saving

You change a Windows Search setting—like indexing options or excluded folders—but it reverts afte...

Fix Chrome Startup Settings Not Saving

You set Chrome to open specific pages on startup, but next time you launch the browser, it ignore...

Fix PowerShell Service Unavailable Error During SFC Scan

You try to run sfc /scannow in PowerShell and get an error like "Service unavailable...