Fix Visual Studio Installer Stuck on Preparing Files - Troubleshoot WinSCP 'Permission Denied' When Downloading-Fix Grayed Out Windows Terminal Settings

Updated 2026-06-15 18:56:54office-tools
Fix Visual Studio Installer Stuck on Preparing Files - Troubleshoot WinSCP 'Permission Denied' When Downloading-Fix Grayed Out Windows Terminal Settings
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.