VS Code Debugger Not Stopping at Breakpoints on Windows: Fixes - Troubleshooting Docker Compose Environment Variable Precedence-Troubleshoot Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Not Starting

Updated 2026-07-28 03:21:29developer-tools
VS Code Debugger Not Stopping at Breakpoints on Windows: Fixes - Troubleshooting Docker Compose Environment Variable Precedence-Troubleshoot Windows Defender Real-Time Protection Not Starting
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.