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How to Fix Windows Store Error 0x80073cf9

If you see error 0x80073cf9 when trying to install or update an app from the Windows Store, it us...

Windows Security for Ubuntu Installation Checklist

Before You Install Ubuntu

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

Fix Windows Search Service Not Running Error

If you click the Start menu or search bar and nothing happens, or you see a message that Windows ...

Fix Windows Search 'Access Denied' Permission Error

When Windows Search fails to index a file and shows 'access denied' or 'cannot access file permis...

Fix Windows Search 502 Bad Gateway Error Code

You may see a 502 Bad Gateway error when using Windows Search, especially if you rely on web sear...

Fix Windows Activation Failed After Update

After a Windows update, you might see an activation error like "Windows failed to start" or "Acti...