Fix VSCode Extension Host Terminated Error on Windows 10 - Fix Windows Activation Authentication Failed After Hardware Change-Resolve Windows Defender Throttling Error

Updated 2026-06-15 22:56:32

Fix VSCode Extension Host Terminated Error on Windows 10 - Fix Windows Activation Authentication Failed After Hardware Change-Resolve Windows Defender Throttling Error

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.