Fix Windows Terminal 'Access Denied' When Opening a Folder - Windows Key Not Working After Ubuntu Install-Troubleshoot Error 0x80072efd During Windows Activation

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Fix Windows Terminal 'Access Denied' When Opening a Folder - Windows Key Not Working After Ubuntu Install-Troubleshoot Error 0x80072efd During Windows Activation
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.