How to Fix a File Locked by Windows Security in Windows 10 - Resolve Windows Update Rate Limiting via Network Settings-Resolve Windows Defender Startup Denied

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How to Fix a File Locked by Windows Security in Windows 10 - Resolve Windows Update Rate Limiting via Network Settings-Resolve Windows Defender Startup Denied

Before changing system settings, save your work and note the exact error text so you can compare results after each step.

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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.