Fix Windows Search Timeout When Accessing Network Shares - Fix 504 Error When Connecting to Azure VM via RDP-Error 0x80073cfc: Windows Security Won't Start

Updated 2026-06-13 19:48:34office-tools

Fix Windows Search Timeout When Accessing Network Shares - Fix 504 Error When Connecting to Azure VM via RDP-Error 0x80073cfc: Windows Security Won't Start

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.