How to Force Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection - Fixing Chrome STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION from Extensions-Git Merge Error 128 Fix Guide

Updated 2026-07-28 16:44:51windows-fixes
How to Force Enable Windows Defender Real-Time Protection - Fixing Chrome STATUS_ACCESS_VIOLATION from Extensions-Git Merge Error 128 Fix Guide
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.