GitHub Actions Runner Not Connecting: Fixes That Work - Jupyter Notebook Token Login Failed After Upgrade-Fix Windows Defender Access Denied via Group Policy

Updated 2026-06-13 14:16:44windows-fixes
GitHub Actions Runner Not Connecting: Fixes That Work - Jupyter Notebook Token Login Failed After Upgrade-Fix Windows Defender Access Denied via Group Policy
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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.