Windows 10: Can't turn on Controlled folder access

Discus and support Can't turn on Controlled folder access in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I cant turn on or off controlled folder access. Why? And do i need it? And how do i fix it?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Alex T7, Feb 19, 2024.

  1. ALEX T7
    Alex T7 Win User

    Can't turn on Controlled folder access


    I cant turn on or off controlled folder access. Why? And do i need it? And how do i fix it?

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    Alex T7, Feb 19, 2024
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  2. MATT316
    Matt316 Win User

    Controlled Folder Access

    Hi.

    I've been using Controlled Folder Access recently but I'm having a problem getting one application to change/create files. I use doPDF8 to create PDF files, but when CFA is active, it won't save my work. The notice explaining that something has tried accessing the folder only comes up once. (I assume that if you don't do anything about it, the program trying to access the file is put on the 'black list'.) Turning CFA off and then on again causes the notice to appear once more. However, the notice seems to suggest that it is C:\Windows\splwow64.exe that is trying to access/create the file, but when I put this into the 'allow app control' list, it still doesn't work. The only way I can find to get the PDF file created is to turn off CFA, create the file and then turn it back on again.

    Any ideas?

    Matt

    (Windows 10 ver 1709)
     
    Matt316, Feb 19, 2024
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    Jsssssssss, Feb 19, 2024
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  4. OTHERWAY1982
    OtherWay1982 Win User

    Can't turn on Controlled folder access

    Controlled folder access Problem

    I want to use ( Controlled folder access ) for my custom folders like system 32,
    but want to remove the default folders like the desktop folder .
    Found in :
    windows defender > windows defender security center > virus & threat protection >
    virus & threat protection settings > Controlled folder access :

    Sometimes I cant save or edit things at the desktop with Controlled folder access On.
    Yet if turned Off ; then I cant protect my custom folders.

    Hows protecting the desktop more important than system 32 ?

    Asking for advice to get around this by any means, to delete the default list, so only my custom folders remain in the control access list.
     
    OtherWay1982, Feb 19, 2024
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