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Windows operating system troubleshooting

DevOpsFix SSH 'Permissions Too Open' Error: id_rsa chmod 600

Resolve SSH 'Permissions 0777 for id_rsa are too open' error. Set correct permissions: chmod 600 ~/.ssh/id_rsa, 700 ~/.ssh on Linux/macOS. Windows icacls fix included. Secure private keys properly.

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OSComplete Dr.Web Uninstall Guide: Remove Scanning Engine Process from Task Manager

Step-by-step guide to completely uninstall Dr.Web antivirus when scanning engine process remains in Task Manager after standard removal.

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OSDisable Windows Network Discovery C:\Users Sharing

Learn why enabling network discovery exposes C:\Users via administrative shares and how to permanently disable this behavior using registry fixes, even after Windows reinstall. Secure your network with step-by-step methods and best practices.

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ProgrammingPython 3.14 win32com Outlook.Application Fails: Server Execution Failed

Fix Python 3.14 win32com Outlook.Application 'Server execution failed' error. Learn about pywin32 compatibility issues and New Outlook limitations for COM automation.

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ProgrammingCDB.exe Quiet Mode: Suppress Verbose Output During Dump Analysis

Learn how to configure cdb.exe to suppress verbose output during dump analysis. Command-line switches, environment variables, and registry settings for minimal output.

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ComputersWindows Game Crash Monitor: Track Application Crashes

Learn how to monitor and track application crash frequency on your Windows PC. Built-in tools and third-party applications for analyzing gaming crashes and system stability.

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NetworkingWireGuard Site-to-Site VPN on Ubuntu 22.04 (Split Tunneling)

Connect Windows office networks with WireGuard on an Ubuntu 22.04 VPS. Step-by-step site-to-site setup with split tunneling to route only inter-office traffic.

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OSBackup Windows Services & Task Scheduler: Win11 Guide

Step-by-step guide to backup and transfer enabled/disabled states of Windows services and Task Scheduler tasks between Windows 11 systems. Use PowerShell, registry exports, schtasks for safe migration with scripts and verification.

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OSWindows 11 CMD Python autorun malware: How to stop it

Why a Python script auto-runs in Windows 11 CMD after extracting a ZIP, why it retries C2 domains/IPs, and practical steps to stop, analyze and block it.

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OSStop Malicious Python Script DNS Errors on Windows 11

Fix endless 'Max retries exceeded' DNS resolution errors in Python scripts on Windows 11. Stop auto-launching malware, kill processes via Task Manager, check startup programs, and safely investigate with Defender scans.

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OSWake on LAN: Wake Windows PC Remotely and Run Apps

Step-by-step guide to wake a Windows PC over the internet using Wake on LAN, configure BIOS/network, forward router ports, and trigger custom software on wake remotely.

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OSHow to Set Up Cold Backup on Two Disks Without RAID

Learn reliable cold backup methods for two local disks avoiding RAID pitfalls. Use AOMEI Backupper, Handy Backup, FreeFileSync, or Robocopy for disk mirroring, cloning, and offline rotation with verification tips.

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ProgrammingDetect System Clock Tampering in C++20 with std::chrono

Learn to detect system clock tampering and time jumps in C++20 for cross-platform security agents. Use std::chrono::system_clock vs steady_clock polling, Windows Event ID 4616, Linux timerfd for reliable protection against clock manipulation.

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OSWhy Chrome Opens Multiple Processes & High CPU/Memory Fix

Discover why Google Chrome launches multiple processes (6-10) in Windows Task Manager even with one window, causing high CPU and memory usage. Learn quick fixes like disabling extensions, Memory Saver, and hardware acceleration to optimize performance.

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ProgrammingFix Electron-Prebuilt-Compile Error in TypeScript on Windows

Resolve electron-prebuilt-compile 404 installation error in Electron + TypeScript projects on Windows. Uninstall deprecated package, fix npmmirror issues, migrate to Electron Forge for modern TypeScript builds without runtime compilation problems.

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ProgrammingHow to Get a Tkinter Menu's HMENU on Windows (Fast)

Why Tkinter doesn't expose a native HMENU on Windows, how to retrieve it with MN_GETHMENU + SendMessage when posted, and use SetMenuInfo to set a background.

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ProgrammingFix PySpark Pytest Py4JJavaError on Windows 11 SparkSession

Resolve Py4JJavaError in PySpark pytest fixtures on Windows 11 by adding spark.driver.bindAddress=127.0.0.1 to SparkSession. Includes working conftest.py, winutils setup, env vars checklist for local tests.

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DevOpsUpdate TortoiseSVN Server IP Address (Relocate Guide)

Learn how to update your TortoiseSVN client's server IP address using Relocate or `svn switch --relocate`. Fix SVN IP connection issues and troubleshoot server changes.

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ProgrammingHow to Disable Offline Mode in Any System

Learn how to disable offline mode in applications, Windows systems, gaming platforms, and mobile devices. Step-by-step guides for removing offline functionality.

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ProgrammingCount USB Ports on Windows Using Go: Stable Enumeration

Count physical USB ports on Windows using Go. Stable enumeration via SetupAPI & IOCTL ignores connected devices. Code examples for USB root hub query.

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