Windows 10: SearchProtocolHost.exe blocked access

I keep getting a notification while using windows 10 that says "Unauthorized changes blocked. Controlled access folder blocked SearchProtocolHost.exe from making changes". Running the Troubleshooter did not find a problem. Why am I getting this message? It does not appear to have shown up on a different user's screen on the same computer.

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Smartscreen blocking an EXE

Hi,

Please answer these questions to assist you better.

• Do you get any option to save password?
• Which application are you referring to?

Follow the steps below and check if that helps.

• Right click on the shortcut or in File explorer and select Run as administrator check if that helps.
• Also observe when you type password do you get a prompt for saving password just above Taskbar.

You may also refer the link below and check if that helps.


Smart Screen Filter: FAQ.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/use-smartscreen-filter#ie=ie-11

Hope the issue with smart screen blocking exe will resolved. Do let us know if you need further assistance.

Thank you.

 

Why is Camtasia 9 still able to access the internet even when I blocked it through the Windows Firewall with Advanced Security?

We appreciate the information you provided. It's possible that your program file path is causing the issue. Third-party programs sometimes have multiple EXE files and the main EXE file may not be the actual EXE file that you have to block. To make sure that
you're blocking the correct EXE file, we suggest using Resource Monitor by following these steps:

• Click Start.
• Type Resource Monitor.
• Click the Network tab.
• Look for the EXE file for your program, assuming that it's currently accessing the Internet. If the EXE has a different file name than what you expected, use that file name instead when you specify the program path in Windows Firewall.

If you're already using the correct program path, we highly recommend posting your concern in our

TechNet Forums. Our IT specialists will be able to provide more technical assistance with establishing the proper firewall settings that you need to block the program.

Let us know if you have any other concerns with your computer.

 

Windows Security - Controlled Folder Access - Recently Blocked App List

Hello,

I thank you for your response. I know how to add and remove apps to and from the controlled folder access. My question is how to remove an app from the "Recently Blocked Apps" list. In Windows 1809 they made it easier to add apps to the controlled folder
access without having to navigate to the exe. They added a Recently Blocked Apps list you can select from. The steps for Windows 1809 are:

1. Open the Windows Security and click/tap on the Virus & threat protection icon.

2. Click/tap on the Manage ransomware protection link under the Ransomware protection section.

3. Click/tap on the Allow an app through Controlled folder access link.

4. Click/tap on Yes when prompted by UAC to approve.

5. Click/tap on Add an Allowed App (+) sign

6. Click or tap Recently Blocked Apps from the drop down menu. (NEW)

7. Click or tap on the (+) button for the app you want to add from the list. (NEW)

It is this Recently Blocked Folders List I am trying to edit to remove apps I have not authorized and that have been deleted from my PC and are still in this list. I know you can select an allowed app from the controlled folder access list and you will
see a REMOVE button, which in 1809 will put the app back in the Recently Blocked Apps list if it was there originally. But that same process does not work on the Blocked Apps list.

My question still remains:

How do you delete an app from the "Recently Blocked Apps" list in Windows Security for Windows 1809?