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When your PC acts up, start here.

Type the error code or describe what went wrong. Every guide starts with the safest fix first and tells you exactly when to move on to the next step.

0xc0000005

0x80070035

black screen

account locked

outlook not opening

ADMINISTRATOR: COMMAND PROMPT

C:\> sfc /scannow

Verification 100% complete.

! found corrupt files, repaired some

C:\> DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

[==========100.0%==========]

✓ The restore operation completed successfully.

C:\> _

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02

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03

Windows Update

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04

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05

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06

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07

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08

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09

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How every guide is built

01 / THE EXACT PROBLEM

We start from the error message or symptom you actually see, and explain what causes it in plain words.

02 / SAFEST FIX FIRST

Quick, low-risk steps come first. Anything that changes system settings comes later, with a warning.

03 / WHERE IT APPLIES

Each guide says which Windows or app versions it covers, so you don’t follow steps meant for a different system.

04 / KEPT CURRENT

When Windows or Office changes, guides are reviewed and the update date is shown at the top.