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Fixing 'docker daemon not running' Error: Connection Refused - Troubleshoot Windows Defender Error 504 (Updated)-Fix 'Port Already Allocated' Error in Windows Defender on Windows 10

2026-06-13 12:35:48developer-tools
Fixing 'docker daemon not running' Error: Connection Refused - Troubleshoot Windows Defender Error 504 (Updated)-Fix 'Port Already Allocated' Error in Windows Defender on Windows 10

Final checklist

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