Fix Windows Defender DNS Error 0x800704cf - Resolve VMware Network Loss on Reboot-Cloudflare 521 Error: Web Server Down Fixes

Updated 2026-06-13 13:53:52windows-fixes
Fix Windows Defender DNS Error 0x800704cf - Resolve VMware Network Loss on Reboot-Cloudflare 521 Error: Web Server Down Fixes
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.