Fix Windows Defender Connection Refused Error 0x80070005
When you open Windows Defender (Microsoft Defender Antivirus) and see a connection refused error ...
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BitLocker Module Not Found: Configuration Fix Guide
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Fix Windows Defender 504 Gateway Timeout & Permission Denied Errors
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