Fix Windows Terminal High CPU Usage: Setup Guide - Troubleshooting 502 Bad Gateway in WSL-Windows Defender Locking Files – How to Stop It

Updated 2026-06-14 03:05:21windows-fixes
Fix Windows Terminal High CPU Usage: Setup Guide - Troubleshooting 502 Bad Gateway in WSL-Windows Defender Locking Files – How to Stop It
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.