Windows 10: Controlled Folder Access

Discus and support Controlled Folder Access in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I have followed all of the instructions given to enable access to 'Controlled Folder access' but for whatever reason I do not seem to have this option... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Bluenose1940, Nov 9, 2017.

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    I have followed all of the instructions given to enable access to 'Controlled Folder access' but for whatever reason I do not seem to have this option available to me.

    Can anyone throw any light on this for me please.

    Many thanks.

    :)
     
    Bluenose1940, Nov 9, 2017
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    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 9, 2017
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    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 9, 2017
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  4. dalchina New Member

    Controlled Folder Access

    dalchina, Nov 9, 2017
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  5. Samuria Win User
    It is a NTFS drive as if it's fat32 it doesn't support it
     
    Samuria, Nov 9, 2017
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  6. Thank you for coming in on this Samuria.
    When I click on my 'C' drive and look at Properties it says File System NTFS.
     
    Bluenose1940, Nov 10, 2017
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    Bluenose1940, Nov 10, 2017
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  8. dalchina New Member

    Controlled Folder Access

    Hi, if you had build 1703 (creator's build, 15063) that feature was not available in that build at all.
    I'm sorry we assumed you had the appropriate build. (Note- I specify my Windows build in my specs - see My computer below).

    For public release it appeared in the Fall Creator's Build (1709), which is why you now see it.
    Change Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access Settings - Windows 10 Security System Tutorials
     
    dalchina, Nov 10, 2017
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  9. Thanks again dalchina. I have the automatic updates witched on and so I am now wondering why my 'build' wasn't up-to-date and I ended up having to do it manually.

    Am I correct in thinking that I will benefit from leaving the Controlled Folder Access option switched on?

    Thanks again.
     
    Bluenose1940, Nov 10, 2017
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  10. dalchina New Member
    - from that tutorial. I believe if you have a 3rd party AV the function is disabled as it relies on Defender's real time scan.

    Clearly the degree of protection depends on what the app accesses and which folders are protected.

    I have a program which whitelists programs- thus any new (unapproved) program running results in a prompt for approval. That's more comprehensive.

    Whatever level of protection you use within Windows, there's going to be a way bad things can happen. We constantly encourage people to use disk imaging routinely so you have a second chance to recover without technical help. E.g. Macrium Reflect (free).

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    As to the FCU- major builds are rolled out over 2-3 months with priority given to systems likely to have no issues (at least that's what MS is said to try to do).
     
    dalchina, Apr 5, 2018
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