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How to Enable Windows Defender Module Using PowerShell

You may need to enable the Windows Defender module in PowerShell if commands like Get-MpCom...

Fix Cloudflare DNS Not Working with VPN Connection
If you use Cloudflare DNS (1.1.1.1) and a VPN together, you may hit a snag where DNS stops resolv...

BitLocker DNS Error 0x80072f8f: Causes and Fixes
When trying to activate BitLocker or recover a key, you may see error code 0x80072f8f

Git Pull Merge Conflict Troubleshooting Checklist
You run git pull and get a merge conflict message. This is common when your local br...

Fix PowerShell Execution Policy Restricted to RemoteSigned
When you run a PowerShell script and see an error like File cannot be loaded because runnin...

Windows Defender Port Already Allocated Fix Guide
When you see the error "port already allocated" related to Windows Defender, it usually means ano...


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