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How to Fix Missing Taskbar Icons in the System Tray

When you notice icons missing from the system tray (the area near the clock on the taskbar), it&#...

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<...

Fix Windows 11 Installation Assistant Stuck at 99% in Safe Mode
If you're running the Windows 11 Installation Assistant in Safe Mode and it gets stuck at 99%...

How to Reset Windows Defender Real-Time Protection
Windows Defender real-time protection can sometimes get stuck, fail to turn on, or stop respondin...

How to Fix Edge Sync Stuck on Preparing Sync
You open Microsoft Edge, click your profile, and see 'Preparing sync' — but it never fini...

Fix VS Code Terminal Not Opening with Node
You open VS Code, try to start the integrated terminal, and it either doesn't appear, flashes...


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