Fix Windows Search High Memory Usage and Error 0x80040c
If you see error 0x80040c in Windows Search or notice high memory usage from SearchIndexer.exe, t...
Checklists for software errors, setup, and tool workflows.
1. Reproduce
2. Isolate
3. Apply
4. Verify
Latest checklists
View listFix Microsoft Store Permission Denied Without Admin Rights
You try to install an app from the Microsoft Store, but get a 'permission denied' error and you d...
How to Enable Windows Defender After It Failed to Start
If Windows Defender won't start, you may see an error like "This app has been turned off" or "Win...
How to Grant Permission for Windows Security Access
You may see an error like "Windows Security requires your permission" or "Access denied" when try...
Fix Chrome 502 Bad Gateway Error on Windows 10
You're browsing in Chrome on Windows 10 and suddenly see 502 Bad Gateway. The pa...
Fix Remote Desktop Rate Limit Error on Windows 10
If you see a message like "The remote computer has exceeded the number of connection attempts it ...
Topic paths
Quick titles
Reduce SearchIndexer.exe CPU LoadHow to Fix Windows Search Not Connecting to OutlookHow to Resolve Command Prompt Access Denied Windows 7Fix Windows Security Module Registry ErrorsChrome Profile Not Opening: Practical FixesHow to Fix Rate Limit Errors in Microsoft StoreUbuntu APT Lock Error: Remove /var/lib/apt/lists/lockWindows Terminal Offline Installer Troubleshooting