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Fix Windows 11 Installation Assistant Stuck at 99% with Clean Boot

You're upgrading to Windows 11, and the Installation Assistant gets stuck at 99% for a long t...

Chrome Memory Not Decreasing After Closing Tabs – Fixes

You close a dozen tabs, but Chrome still eats 2 GB of RAM. This is normal up to a point—Chrome ca...

Taskbar Icons Missing but Programs Running – Fix Guide

You start your computer, launch your usual apps, and the programs are running—you can see them in...

Fix Git 'fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histories' on GitHub

You try to merge two branches in Git, and get fatal: refusing to merge unrelated histories<...

Taskbar Icons Missing After Windows Update: How to Restore Them
After a recent Windows update, you might notice that some or all taskbar icons have disappeared. ...

Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Stuck on Turning Off
You open Windows Security, go to Virus & threat protection, and see Real-time protection stuc...


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