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In technical terms, this error combination is distinct. Here is a breakdown of what is happening and the "best" way to fix it.
Error 0x904 Extended 0x7 is a "False Positive" error—it looks like a permissions issue, but it is usually a protocol negotiation failure. While the error message itself is cryptic and unhelpful, the resolution is straightforward if you disable UDP.
Sometimes the client stores "bad" information about the host, leading to a handshake failure. Open the app.
If you are encountering this on an Azure Virtual Machine, it may be due to a corrupt MachineKeys folder.