Windows 10: Locking a folder against ransomware

Discus and support Locking a folder against ransomware in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Can a folder be locked, with password protection, to block encryption ransomware from changing it?... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by ArmchairThinker, Sep 30, 2020.

  1. ARMCHAIRTHINKER
    ArmchairThinker Win User

    Locking a folder against ransomware


    Can a folder be locked, with password protection, to block encryption ransomware from changing it?

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    ArmchairThinker, Sep 30, 2020
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  2. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, Sep 30, 2020
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  3. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User
    I have been infected with Ransomware

    Oh.

    I see that a Community Moderator converted your thread from a Discussion to a Question.

    Do you have a question?

    It is not quite clear (to me at least) why you've created this thread....

    In case that you do indeed have a problem with ransomware:

    It would be helpful if you would describe your problem more precisely, see:
    Suggestions for asking a question on help forums

    Without knowing more details, suggestion to read/do:

    Try to identify with what Ransomware you're dealing here:
    https://id-ransomware.malwarehunterteam.com/index.php

    and read/follow this guide:
    How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide

    Also: See the pinned threads here:
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/f/239/ransomware-help-tech-support/

    Might be the best to get free expert help in above mentioned bleepingcomputer forum....

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    Also suggestion to read:

     
    Jsssssssss, Sep 30, 2020
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  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Locking a folder against ransomware

    Jsssssssss, Sep 30, 2020
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