Fix PowerShell Memory Leak and High RAM Usage - Authentication Failed Error in Windows Defender Real-Time Protection-Stop Teams From Slowing Down Your PC in Meetings

Updated 2026-06-13 23:58:36office-tools

Fix PowerShell Memory Leak and High RAM Usage - Authentication Failed Error in Windows Defender Real-Time Protection-Stop Teams From Slowing Down Your PC in Meetings

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.