Windows 10: controlled folder access filters

I do not understand what selections I should make as far as filters go.
There are 15 blocked files and I do not know if they should be allowed so I leave them as they are. I think I should leave this feature on to block ransomware but am I the only one who finds this feature hard to understand?
How should I set the filter?

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Controlled Folder Access is off. Shouldn't this be on?

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Controlled Folder Access blocked

Hi Aeolus0,

The Controlled Folder Access is an enterprise-class ransomware protection component that was recently added to Windows Defender. When you turn on Controlled folder access, a lot of the folders you use most often will be protected by default. This means that
content in any of these folders cannot be accessed or changed by any unknown or untrusted apps. Once you add additional folders, they become automatically protected as well. To add protected folders:

• Select Virus & threat protection settings.
• Under Controlled folder access, select Protected folders.
• Select Add a protected folder and follow the prompts to add folders.

If you see an App is blocked message when you try to use a familiar app, you can simply unblock the app. If this message displays:

• Write down or take note of the path of the blocked app.
• Select the message, and then select Add an allowed app.
• Browse for the program you want to allow access.

As for your query about having no sounds on your computer, it could be caused by an outdated or corrupted audio driver. For us to assist you better, kindly answer the questions below:

• Have you made any changes to your computer prior to this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Which version and OS build number of Windows 10 is currently installed? To check, press the
  Windows key, type winver, and press the
  Enter key.
• Have you tried to download and install the latest audio driver from the manufacturer's website of your device?

Meanwhile, you can try the steps in this
link to troubleshoot sound issues on Windows 10.

We'll be looking forward to your reply.

 

Is there a way to see what is trying to access my controlled folder?

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



Controlled folder access helps
you protect valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware. It is part of Windows Defender Exploit Guard. You can view the access history via Event viewer. Please follow the steps mentioned below:

1. Right click on Start button and then click on Event Viewer.
   
2. Then click on Applications and Services and then on
   Microsoft.
   
3. Then click on Windows and then
   Windows Defender.
   
4. Then click on Operational and filter the even ID to
   1123 (Blocked controlled folder access event).
   

For more information, please refer to the article: Protect
important folders with controlled folder access.



Regards,