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Command Prompt Update Troubleshooting Checklist - Windows Security Service Won't Start: Error 0x80070422-Windows Update Connection Refused: 0x80072efd Fix

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Command Prompt Update Troubleshooting Checklist - Windows Security Service Won't Start: Error 0x80070422-Windows Update Connection Refused: 0x80072efd Fix

Final checklist

  • Confirm that the same symptom is gone after a restart or refresh.
  • Keep the smallest working change and undo temporary diagnostic settings.