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How to Reset Windows Defender Real-Time Protection

Windows Defender real-time protection can sometimes get stuck, fail to turn on, or stop respondin...

Fix VSCode Git Authentication Failed on Windows

If you see "Authentication failed" when pushing or pulling in Visual Studio Code on Windo...

Fix Windows Security App Not Opening Command Prompt

You click the Windows Security icon or try to launch it from Settings, but nothing happens. Or pe...

Recover Lost Commits After Git Detached HEAD

You've made commits while in a detached HEAD state, and now you can't see them on any bra...

Fix 'Git Remote Origin Already Exists' Error

When you run git remote add origin <url> and see fatal: remote origin al...

Fix Windows Security App Blocked by Antivirus
You open Windows Security (formerly Windows Defender) only to see an error or blank screen becaus...


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