Windows 10: Microsoft Defender Blocking Changes

Hi, I know nothing about PC security! I have always just let windows do its thing, but because of xbox live and all the gaming I had to get more memory so i plugged in a 360GB hard drive mass storage device USB hook up and than changed some memory Storage settings, like where i want music , pictures & apps to go when there downloaded But Windows Defender keeps blocking some or all my changes I havent a clue on hot to fix this at all can someone please help me , Please dont use big words or computer talk with me , cause when it comes to this security stuff im really really DUMSTUPID!!

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windows defender blocking updates and changes to programs

Hi,

You can add the file in the file exclusion list to stop Windows Defender Antivirus
from alerting you or blocking the program. We suggest that you visit this
link on how to add an exclusion to Windows Defender Antivirus.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

 

Windows defender blocking changes.

Thank you for the update and for letting us know that the provided steps were able to resolved the issue. You can add folder or apps in the Windows Defender Controlled Folder Access if it you like for added security, as it basically blocks almost every changes
when it is turn on. Follow the steps below on how to add or remove folders or apps in the controlled folder:

Adding Folders:

• Open Windows Defender Security Center then select Virus & threat protection
  icon.
• Click the Virus & threat protection settings.
• Click Protected folders.
• Click Add a protected folder, navigate and select the folder you want to add, then click Select Folder.
• Click Yes. You might be asked to enter UAC to continue.
• You can click the Remove button if you want to remove the added folder.
• Close the Windows Defender windows.

Adding Apps:

• Open Windows Defender Security Center then select Virus & threat protection
  icon.
• Click the Virus & threat protection settings.
• Click Allow an app through Controlled folder access.
• Select Add an allowed app, navigate and select the app you want to add, select Open
  then click Yes.
• You might be prompted a UAC to continue.
• You can click the Remove button if you want to remove the added app.
• Close the Windows Defender windows.

We're just a post away if you need further help.

 

Turn On Windows Defender Block Suspicious Behaviors in Windows 10  

The DWORD is set to 0 and I cannot get the process you suggested in the "NOTE" portion of the tutorial to work. Two attached screen shoots will show the before and after attempts to change the Permissions necessary for access to the DWORD change.




Access is denied. (Note-Protected folder in Defender is turned off)