Fix Remote Desktop High CPU Usage After Update - Fix 'Windows Defender Failed to Start Due to Group Policy' Error-Windows Defender Setup Error 504 Troubleshooting

Updated 2026-06-18 03:19:43browser-issues
Fix Remote Desktop High CPU Usage After Update - Fix 'Windows Defender Failed to Start Due to Group Policy' Error-Windows Defender Setup Error 504 Troubleshooting
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.