Reset Windows Defender Settings via Command Line
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Fix Windows Defender SSL Certificate Errors from Antivirus Interference
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Fix PowerShell High Memory Usage on Startup
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Fix 'Port Already in Use' Error with Windows Defender Firewall
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Fix OneDrive Sync Update Error 0x80004005
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