Fix MySQL 'Access Denied for User 'user'@'%'' Error - Windows Defender Connection Refused: Fix Error 0x80070005-Identify Which Program Is Locking a File in Windows
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.