Windows 10: Protected Memory access blocked. Unauthorized changes blocked.

I get these notifications all day, every day - started in September - a few a month. Then on Dec. 5th, through now - all day, erryday!


What is REALLY goin' on community?

:)

 

Unauthorized Changes Blocked

I opened a post a few weeks ago, and my questions were not answered, so I am opening a new post:

The following message briefly pops up several times, then stops for a while, then pops up again:

"Virus and threat protection

Unauthorized Changes Blocked

Controlled Folder Access Blocked C:\...

\DDV Data Collector... From Making Changes To Memory"

Someone updated my post with the following reply:

"Its a new feature in Windows 10 1709. For users who might be getting that error, here is how you remove.

Open Windows Defender Security Center

Click Virus & threat protection

Click Virus & threat protection settings

Scroll down to Controlled folder access

Toggle it off"

My questions that did not get answered:

1. Is this a "real" problem (something is trying to make unauthorized changes), or is a problem with Windows 10 ?

2. If something is trying to make unauthorized changes, why would I be told to toggle off the "controlled folder access" ?

thank you

 

Unauthorized changes blocked

Using an older program, Paint Shop Pro 7, trying to save a photo to a new location such as the desktop or a library I am not allowed, and get this message.

I am trying to save this file yet the message seems to suggest I am searching for it!

 

Unauthorized Changes Blocked

Windows 10 - up to date

I've been getting these notifications "Unauthorized Changes Blocked" from windows defender for some time now. Ended up getting 9 today which is why I'm posting.

The applications are numerous the ones today are: VSSVC blocked making changes to memory, svchost.exe from making changes to memory,...

Not sure why these are being blocked if part of the system should I fix something?