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How to Fix 'File Locked by System' in Windows Defender

If you see an error like "File locked by system" when running a Windows Defender scan or trying t...

How to Fix Remote Desktop Invalid Configuration Error

You try to connect to a remote PC using Remote Desktop Connection (RDP) and get an error like "Th...

How to Fix Chrome Profile Port Already Allocated Error

If you see an error message like "Profile port already allocated" when opening Google Ch...

Fix 'Chrome Profile Error Occurred Unable to Create Profile'

You try to open Chrome and see: "Profile error occurred. Unable to create or open your profile." ...

Fix pip SSL Certificate Error in Python on Windows, macOS, Linux

You run pip install somepackage and get an SSL certificate error: certificate ...

Windows Defender Exclusions for Gaming Performance
If your games stutter, take long to load, or feel sluggish, Windows Defender might be scanning ga...