How to Fix Windows Terminal Error 0x80070005 - Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 404)-Task Scheduler Not Running with External Drive? Here's the Fix

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How to Fix Windows Terminal Error 0x80070005 - Fix Windows Defender Service Not Starting (Error 404)-Task Scheduler Not Running with External Drive? Here's the Fix

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.