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Fix Windows Terminal Localhost Connection Refused - Permanently Disable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection-How to Configure Windows Security to Prevent Connection Timeouts

2026-06-13 17:28:28developer-tools
Fix Windows Terminal Localhost Connection Refused - Permanently Disable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection-How to Configure Windows Security to Prevent Connection Timeouts

Final checklist

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