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Windows Update Failed to Install Manually: Practical Fixes

You download a Windows update from the Microsoft Update Catalog, double-click the .msu file, and ...

Fix Windows Update Connection Refused When Using VPN

If you see a "connection refused" error when running Windows Update while connected to a VPN, it'...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Fix Windows Activation Service Unavailable Without Product Key

You see 'Windows activation service unavailable' and you don't have the product key. This usually...

Fix PowerShell 502 Bad Gateway with Curl

If you're seeing a 502 Bad Gateway error when running curl commands in PowerShell, it usually mea...

Fix Windows Search Not Running on Startup

If Windows Search doesn't start when you boot your PC, you'll notice the search box or taskbar se...