Set Windows Defender Threat Service to Automatic Startup - Fix PowerShell Not Running as Admin in VS Code Permission Denied-Windows Terminal settings.json Validation Error Guide

Updated 2026-06-13 12:47:14windows-fixes
Set Windows Defender Threat Service to Automatic Startup - Fix PowerShell Not Running as Admin in VS Code Permission Denied-Windows Terminal settings.json Validation Error Guide
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.