Windows 10: Controlled folder Access question

Discus and support Controlled folder Access question in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I decided to try this new feature in 1709. So I am busily adding .exe to my whitelist. But I have a question. I have a 3rd party music programme I... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Jeddie, Nov 27, 2017.

  1. JEDDIE
    Jeddie Win User

    Controlled folder Access question


    I decided to try this new feature in 1709. So I am busily adding .exe to my whitelist.

    But I have a question. I have a 3rd party music programme I use for ripping CD's, playing songs and the like.
    From time to time it prompts me to update to the latest version.

    My concern is; If I update to the latest version of the programme, it will begin to download and install.
    Maybe it will install, but what if Controlled Folder Access stops a particular file (.exe? Other?) in the middle of the upgrade?
    Will I have a corrupted Music programme because it didn't install?
    How do I know what files to whitelist for this or any other programme?

    Your thoughts?

    PS I'm still not comfortable with this. If I had a ransom issue I would simply restore a System image.

    :)
     
    Jeddie, Nov 27, 2017
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  2. MRMIKEREYNOLDS
    MrMikeReynolds Win User

    Controlled Access Folder

    Thanks John

    I'll blame you when the pir8s come hacking.

    But seriously the update is running well on the Surface Pro 4
     
    MrMikeReynolds, Nov 27, 2017
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  3. MRMIKEREYNOLDS
    MrMikeReynolds Win User
    Controlled Access Folder

    Hi

    In Windows Defender > Virus and Threat Protection Settings > there is an option:

    Controlled Folder Access

    Protected your files and folders from unauthorized changed(sic) by unfriendly applications.

    This is followed by an On/Off switch.

    After i updated to the 2017 Fall Update this switch was left as Off.

    Many tech/and other websites are discussing that this should be changed to On.

    Should I change it to On?

    All other options were On except the Controlled Folder Access.

    Regards
     
    MrMikeReynolds, Nov 27, 2017
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  4. PLANKTON
    Plankton Win User

    Controlled folder Access question

    What is the name of the program? Have you checked your version vs the support website for the software?
     
    Plankton, Nov 27, 2017
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  5. JEDDIE
    Jeddie Win User
    I think you misunderstand my question. I have updated my music software many times. Really I was just using my music programme as an example to illustrate my question.

    I am concerned that if I install / Upgrade any programme, my Controlled folder may stop the install because it won't allow access to a required part of my system.
    Thereby leaving me with partially installed software.

    So how do I get around this? How do I know what files to whitelist until I begin to install?
     
    Jeddie, Nov 27, 2017
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  6. PLANKTON
    Plankton Win User
    My question to you is: What is a "Controlled folder"?

    OK...so I found out what it is from here. That aside.....every software I've installed that requires an update (new version of software), it updates just fine.
     
    Plankton, Nov 28, 2017
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  7. BREE
    Bree New Member
    I have been had Controlled Folder Access turned on for over a month now. In that time I have reinstalled at least one of my 3rd-party programs. Controlled Folder Access didn't interfere.
     
    Bree, Apr 5, 2018
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