Fix Activation Status Error - Microsoft 365 Won't Activate | Run the Troubleshooter
Microsoft 365 shows "Unlicensed Product" or activation errors. Sign out, clear credentials, repair Office, or run SaRA to fix.
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Fix CVE-2026-21265 - Secure Boot Certificate Expiration Bypass | Apply January 2026 Patches
Deploy the 2023 Secure Boot certificates before the 2011 certificates expire in June 2026. Registry keys, scheduled task, and verification steps.
KB5002826/KB5002831/KB5002829: Office 2016 Breaks After Update
Microsoft's January 13, 2026 Patch Tuesday delivered three security updates for Office 2016 that are causing widespread issues for MSI-based installations. These updates patch critical remote code execution vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-20948, CVE-2026-20952, CVE-2026-20953)
Fix Windows Update 0x800f0922 - CBS servicing error, 0x80070306 - January 2026
Windows Update fails to install KB5074109 or KB5073455 with error 0x800f0922 or 0x80070306. Run DISM, reset update components, or install manually.
Break-Fix: The Conflict of Interest in Your Server Room
Our goal is not to be the hero who swoops in to put out fires. Our goal is to be the architect who installs a sprinkler system so the fire never starts.
Fix PPP Authentication Failure with MFA (Error 734)
Error 734: The PPP link control protocol was terminated when connecting to a VPN, especially one using multi-factor authentication (MFA). This indicates the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) negotiation failed, often during the MS-CHAPv2 handshake with MFA.
Techworks Threat Brief - January 9, 2026
This week's security landscape was dominated by critical vulnerabilities and significant breach disclosures, underscoring persistent threats across major software platforms. Several high-severity CVEs demand immediate attention from enterprise
Fix Excel #CONNECT! Error When Stock Data Types Stop Working
Excel's live stock prices, currency conversions, and geographic data stopped working for many users in early January 2026. "Sorry, our server is temporarily having problems. We're working to fix it."
Fix Autopilot Error 0x80180014: MDM Enrollment Blocked
Windows Autopilot or MDM enrollment fails during OOBE or pre-provisioning with error code 0x80180014, displaying "Something went wrong. This feature is not supported" or "Your organization does not support this version of Windows." The device stops at enrollment and will not proceed.
Fix AADSTS50034 Error: User Not in Directory
The AADSTS50034 error occurs because the user account does not exist in the target Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) tenant.
Fix Windows Update Error 0x800f0922 - Security Patch Blocks
Windows Update error 0x800f0922 blocks security patches and puts your systems at risk. Here's how to fix it. Error Message: Error 0x800f0922 - CBS_E_INSTALLERS_FAILED Detailed Message: Package failed to be changed to the Installed state. Status: 0x800f0922
Why Most MSPs Hide Their Pricing (And Why We Don't)
Most MSPs hide their pricing to control the sales process. I know because I used to write those proposals. Here's how the game works, and why we don't play it.