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Fix 'Access Denied' Error in Windows Update on Windows 10 - Resolve Windows Defender Path Not Found Issue-Fix Windows Update by Deleting SoftwareDistribution Folder

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Fix 'Access Denied' Error in Windows Update on Windows 10 - Resolve Windows Defender Path Not Found Issue-Fix Windows Update by Deleting SoftwareDistribution Folder
Likely symptom
Likely cause
Safe rollback

Verification route

  • Repeat the original action, not only a simplified test case.
  • Restart the app or reload the service after configuration changes.