Fix VSCode Remote SSH Permission Denied for Known Hosts - VS Code Remote SSH Permission Denied Troubleshooting-Fix Windows Defender Proxy Error 0x80070422

Updated 2026-06-13 15:48:01developer-tools
Fix VSCode Remote SSH Permission Denied for Known Hosts - VS Code Remote SSH Permission Denied Troubleshooting-Fix Windows Defender Proxy Error 0x80070422
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.