Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Troubleshooting Checklist - Windows Indexing Configuration Guide-Fix NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID by Clearing Chrome Certificate Cache

Updated 2026-07-28 22:17:19windows-fixes
Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Troubleshooting Checklist - Windows Indexing Configuration Guide-Fix NET::ERR_CERT_AUTHORITY_INVALID by Clearing Chrome Certificate Cache
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.