Fix Windows Update Connection Refused Due to Proxy Settings - Why Windows Defender Says File Locked and How to Fix It-How to Start Task Scheduler Service in Windows 11

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Fix Windows Update Connection Refused Due to Proxy Settings - Why Windows Defender Says File Locked and How to Fix It-How to Start Task Scheduler Service in Windows 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.