Windows 10: Sub-folders in ransomware protection

I want to add a folder with sub-folders in it to be protected with Windows 10 ransomware protection.

Is enough to add the root folder in ransomware protected folder options in order that all of its subfolders are also protected? Or do I have to add each sub-folder individually?

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Bug in Ransomware Protected Folders?


I have a list of 13 folders (from different drives) in the Ransomware "Protected Folders" feature.

Although the feature can be disabled completely, while enabled I can only remove 2 of the "Protected Folders" on the list.

I cannot remove/delete the others.

I tried disabling/enabling the feature from Settings and Group Policy options, and cannot do it. I also cannot find a way to remove the "Protected Folders" using regedit.

When I changed one of the drive letters, the original letter remained in "Protected Folders," and the drive with the new letter assigned was not "protected."

I wonder if this is a bug, or is something else keeping me from removing a folder listed in the "Protected Folders" once it is added.

But, if so, why some of the folders listed can be removed while others cannot?

Many thanks in advance,
Peter Bond

 

Malware and ransomware protection

You might also want to have a look at:

• Antimalware and cybersecurity portal - Microsoft Security Intelligence
• Top 10 Ways PUPs Sneak Onto Your Computer. And How To Avoid Them.
  
• Ransomware FAQ - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
• Ransomware Avoidance
  
• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide
  

 

Ransomware attack

Glad to hear that you found a backup of your important files! Good!

Here are some further articles you might want to read:

• Best Defensive Strategy against ransomware (crypto malware)
• How to Protect and Harden a Computer against Ransomware
• https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/691026/can-antivirus-software-remove-ransomware-from-my-infected-system/?p=4692721
  
• https://blog.emsisoft.com/en/26164/how-to-remove-ransomware-the-right-way-a-step-by-step-guide/
  
• First steps when dealing with ransomware
  
• How crypto ransomware spreads... is it decryptable...should I pay the ransom
• https://www.howtogeek.com/434676/should-you-pay-up-if-you-get-hit-by-ransomware/
  

Best wishes,

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