Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Won’t Turn Off: Fixes - Cloudflare SSL Flexible Mode Loop Solution-How to Clear Credential Manager for Windows Update

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Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Won’t Turn Off: Fixes - Cloudflare SSL Flexible Mode Loop Solution-How to Clear Credential Manager for Windows 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.