Fix 'Port Already in Use' Error with No Visible Process - Resolve Permission Denied Error 0x80070005 in Windows Search Installer-How to Resolve Port Already Allocated in PowerShell
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.