Fix 'Turn On Windows Defender Access Denied' Error - Access Denied in Chrome: Troubleshooting Guide-How to Fix Chrome Profile Access Denied on macOS

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Fix 'Turn On Windows Defender Access Denied' Error - Access Denied in Chrome: Troubleshooting Guide-How to Fix Chrome Profile Access Denied on macOS
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.