Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Not Starting - Resolve Git Clone Connection Timeout Error-Cloudflare 522 Plugin Conflict Troubleshooting

Updated 2026-07-28 11:54:35security-tools
Fix Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Not Starting - Resolve Git Clone Connection Timeout Error-Cloudflare 522 Plugin Conflict Troubleshooting
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.