Fix Windows Update Connection Timeout Due to Proxy Settings - Enable Windows Defender Antivirus Service-Visual Studio Installer Hangs on C++ Redistributable

Updated 2026-06-13 13:33:44office-tools
Fix Windows Update Connection Timeout Due to Proxy Settings - Enable Windows Defender Antivirus Service-Visual Studio Installer Hangs on C++ Redistributable
Before changing system settings, save your work and note the exact error text so you can compare results after each step.

Extra verification checklist

  • Restart the affected app after changing permissions or configuration files.
  • Test the same workflow in a clean browser profile or a temporary user account.
  • Compare the result on another network if the error may be connection related.