Fix Putty Connection Refused on Port 22 - Cloudflare 525 Error: Step-by-Step Checklist-Fix Windows Update with Component Reset

Updated 2026-06-13 14:14:01
Fix Putty Connection Refused on Port 22 - Cloudflare 525 Error: Step-by-Step Checklist-Fix Windows Update with Component Reset
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.