How to Enable DNS over HTTPS in Chrome - Setup Guide for Windows Defender Offline Scan-Windows Defender Connection Refused After Update Fix

Updated 2026-06-14 01:40:44windows-fixes
How to Enable DNS over HTTPS in Chrome - Setup Guide for Windows Defender Offline Scan-Windows Defender Connection Refused After Update Fix
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.