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Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

If you're dual-booting Windows and Ubuntu, or replacing Windows...

Fix Command Prompt Not Responding When Typing

You open Command Prompt, start typing, and nothing appears. The cursor blinks but keystrokes are ...

Fix Outlook Auto Start Shortcut Not Working

You've set Outlook to start automatically when Windows boots, but the shortcut isn't working. Thi...

Fix Windows Update 404 Not Found Error on Windows 10

When you run Windows Update and get a "404 Not Found" error, it usually means the update server c...

Windows Defender File Locked: How to Fix It

You try to edit, move, or delete a file and Windows says it's open in Windows Defender. This can ...

Windows Activation Proxy Error: Complete Troubleshooting Checklist

When you see a Windows activation error that mentions a proxy, it usually means the activation cl...