Microsoft Edge Not Responding: Practical Fixes to Try - Fix File Locked by Windows Security Error-Troubleshooting Chrome Extensions After an Update

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Microsoft Edge Not Responding: Practical Fixes to Try - Fix File Locked by Windows Security Error-Troubleshooting Chrome Extensions After an Update
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.