Windows 11/10 Defender has Controlled Folder Access protection.
This post fromMiniToolintroduces 3 ways for you to enable/disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows 11/10.
Now, keep on your reading.
Controlled Folder Access
Controlled Folder Access is a feature of the Windows Security system on Windows 11/10.
This feature blocks ransomware by preventing the modification of files in protected folders.
Enabling controlled folder access prevents untrusted applications, malware, or other means from altering files in protected directories.
Ransomware protection comes with Windows Defender in Windows 10 October 2017 update.
This post shows how to enable it in Windows Defender.
This feature is disabled by default on Windows 11/10.
The following part provides 3 ways for you to enable Controlled Folder Access in Windows 11/10.
Step 2: Go toPrivacy & Security > Windows Security > Open Windows Security.
Step 3: UnderVirus & threat protection tweaks, click theManage settingslink.
Step 4: UnderControlled folder access, click theManage Controlled folder accessbutton.
Step 5: Then, turn on the toggle underControlled folder access.
Step 1: Press theWindows + Rkeys at the same time to open theRundialogue box.
Step 4: Then, click theEnabledbutton.
poke the drop-down menu to chooseBlock.
Tip: If you want to disable Controlled Folder Access, you just need to click theDisabledbutton.
Step 1: TypeWindows PowerShellin theSearchbox and chooseRun as administrator.
Step 2: In the elevated PowerShell window, throw in the following command and pressEnter.
Controlled Folder Access is a Windows feature that protects your data from unauthorized access.
However, its not enough just to rely on this feature.
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