Windows 11 OOBE Hell. How to bypass Microsoft Online
Microsoft killed the fake email trick in 24H2. Here are six ways to skip the Microsoft Account during Windows 11 setup that still work right now.
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Bypass Windows 11 TPM and CPU Requirements
Your PC doesn't meet Windows 11 requirements but runs fine. Here's how to bypass TPM 2.0, Secure Boot, and CPU checks and install it anyway.
Fix KB5079473 Sign-In Error 0x800704cf
After KB5079473, personal Microsoft accounts can't sign in to OneDrive, Teams, Edge, or Copilot. Here's how to fix error 0x800704cf fast.
Fix KB5079473 Install Failures (March 2026)
The March 2026 update KB5079473 is failing to install on many machines, especially Surface and Snapdragon devices. Here's how to break the loop.
Fix: C Drive Access Denied on Samsung Galaxy Book
Galaxy Book users seeing "C:\ is not accessible. Access is denied" after a recent update - it's not Windows. Here's the real fix.
Fix 0xc0000005: Outlook Crashes with Teams Add-in
Fix the 0xc0000005 crash in Classic Outlook caused by the Teams Meeting Add-in version conflict (Microsoft incident EX1254044).
Fix Error 0x800705b4: Windows Sandbox Timeout
Windows Sandbox hangs then fails with 0x800705b4? Four tested fixes for Windows 11 25H2 and 26H1.
QuickBooks Multi-User Setup: Prevent Outages
Stop QuickBooks multi-user outages with proper LAN setup, firewall rules, and Database Server Manager config. IT guide for Seattle-Tacoma businesses.
Fix Windows Update Errors 0x80070002 and More
Fix Windows Update errors 0x80070002, 0x800f081f, and 0x80240034 with cache resets, DISM repairs, and a PowerShell script.
Fix: Microsoft 365 Apps Won't Open on Windows
Microsoft 365 desktop apps won't open or crash on startup? Fix Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with repair, safe mode, and update steps.
Fix CVE-2026-20817: WER Privilege Escalation
CVE-2026-20817 lets attackers escalate to SYSTEM via Windows Error Reporting. Patch now, check exposure, and lock it down.
Fix KB5077181 Boot Loop on Windows 11
Fix the Windows 11 KB5077181 boot loop, DHCP failure, and login errors. Uninstall steps for desktop and WinRE recovery.