Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 0x80070422) - Windows Defender Authentication Failed Error Fix-Postman SSL Certificate Troubleshooting Guide

Updated 2026-06-13 16:23:46windows-fixes
Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 0x80070422) - Windows Defender Authentication Failed Error Fix-Postman SSL Certificate Troubleshooting Guide
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.