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Fix 'PowerShell Not Recognized' Error on Windows

When you type powershell in Command Prompt or a script and see “powershell is not re...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x800f0831 on a Metered Network

If you see error 0x800f0831 while trying to update Windows on a metered connection, it usually me...

Fix Windows Search Indexing Service Not Starting Automatically

If you open Task Manager and see that the Windows Search indexing service is set to start automat...

Fixing PowerShell Backup Restore Missing File or Directory Error

When restoring files with PowerShell, you may encounter a "missing file or directory" error even ...

Fix 'Permission Denied' When Creating a Folder in Command Prompt

You type mkdir newfolder in Command Prompt and get "Access is denied"

Fix Windows Search DNS Error After Network Change
If Windows Search stops working after you change networks — for example, moving from office Wi‑Fi...