Fix Windows Defender Error 0x800704ec: Real-Time Protection - Git Merge Abort Fails: How to Recover-Windows Indexing Setup and Troubleshooting

Updated 2026-07-28 03:20:32windows-fixes
Fix Windows Defender Error 0x800704ec: Real-Time Protection - Git Merge Abort Fails: How to Recover-Windows Indexing Setup and Troubleshooting
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.