Fix Windows Security High CPU Usage and Slow PC - How to Remove a Host Key from SSH Known Hosts-Fix Connection Refused in Windows Terminal

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Fix Windows Security High CPU Usage and Slow PC - How to Remove a Host Key from SSH Known Hosts-Fix Connection Refused in Windows Terminal

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.