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Windows Defender Authentication Failed: Step-by-Step Checklist - Fixing PowerShell Token Expired Errors When Connecting to Azure-Resolve BitLocker 0x8031004a on Windows

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Windows Defender Authentication Failed: Step-by-Step Checklist - Fixing PowerShell Token Expired Errors When Connecting to Azure-Resolve BitLocker 0x8031004a on Windows

Final checklist

  • Confirm that the same symptom is gone after a restart or refresh.
  • Keep the smallest working change and undo temporary diagnostic settings.