Fix Windows Terminal ‘Run as Administrator’ Permission Denied Error - Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Log Location Windows 11-VS Code Can't Find Windows Terminal Executable

Updated 2026-06-19 06:47:09backup-recovery
Fix Windows Terminal ‘Run as Administrator’ Permission Denied Error - Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Log Location Windows 11-VS Code Can't Find Windows Terminal Executable
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.