Fixing VS Code Remote SSH Timeouts on Linux - Resolve Windows Error 0xc004f074 KMS-Fix Windows Security Not Starting Due to Third-Party Antivirus

Updated 2026-06-14 01:35:23developer-tools
Fixing VS Code Remote SSH Timeouts on Linux - Resolve Windows Error 0xc004f074 KMS-Fix Windows Security Not Starting Due to Third-Party Antivirus
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.