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How to Unlock a File Locked by Windows Security

You try to open or delete a file, and Windows says it's locked by Windows Security. This usually ...

How to Fix Windows Search 404 Errors

If you see a '404 Not Found' error when using Windows Search, it usually means the search index c...

Fixing Command Prompt Version Mismatch Errors

You try to open Command Prompt and get an error about a version mismatch, or commands don't work ...

Fix Windows Search Indexing Stuck on a Locked File

If Windows Search indexing gets stuck on a locked file, you may notice that search results are in...

Fix Error 0x80070005 Access Denied in Command Prompt

When you try to run a command in Command Prompt and see error 0x80070005 access denied

Fix Windows Activation Failed After Hardware Change
If you see a "Windows activation failed" message after upgrading your PC hardware, you're not alo...