Checklists for software errors, setup, and tool workflows.

Windows Update Service Missing from Services.msc: Fixes

If you open Services.msc and the Windows Update service (wuauserv) is not listed, automatic updat...

Windows 11 Update Stuck at 0%: How to Fix

You start a Windows Update, and the progress bar sits at 0% for ten minutes, an hour, or longer. ...

Resolving Python Dependency Conflicts with Poetry Lock File

You're working on a Python project managed by Poetry, and after adding or updating a dependen...

Fix VS Code Breakpoints Not Hit in Multi-Root Workspace

If you're using a multi-root workspace in VS Code and finding that breakpoints in some folder...

How to Disable Shell Extensions to Stop Explorer Restarting

If File Explorer keeps restarting, crashing, or freezing on its own, a misbehaving shell extensio...

Fix Windows Update Error 0x80070005 by Taking Ownership

What Causes Error 0x80070005?

This error usually means Windows Update doesn't have pe...