Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Greyed Out - Resolve Error 0x80070422 in Windows Defender-Clear Microsoft Store Cache on Windows 10/11
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.