Windows 10: Windows Defender blocks Wampserver

Ever since enabling Windows Defender on Windows 10 (version 1803 build 17134.112), Wampserver won't run. This after I enabled

Windows Defender > Virus & threat protection > Ransomware protection > Controlled folder access : On


I have excluded the entire folder where Wampserver is installed. I have also excluded the app (Wampserver). Yet, either the thee services won't run or localhost access is denied.


It is only after I set the controlled folder access to OFF that these services become available to me. How to address this problem?

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Windows Defender blocks Wampserver

Ever since enabling Windows Defender on Windows 10 (version 1803 build 17134.112), Wampserver won't run. This after I enabled

Windows Defender > Virus & threat protection > Ransomware protection > Controlled folder access : On

I have excluded the entire folder where Wampserver is installed. I have also excluded the app (Wampserver). Yet, either the thee services won't run or localhost access is denied.

It is only after I set the controlled folder access to OFF that these services become available to me. How to address this problem?

 

Windows Defender is blocking too much saying it viruses

Hi Sam,

Based on the screenshot that you've provided, Controlled Folder Access is turned on, blocking most apps that you're using. We suggest that you turn it off to allow blocked apps in Windows Defender. Follow the steps below:

• Select Start > Settings.
• Choose Update & security > Windows Defender.
• Select Open Windows Defender Security Center.
• Select Virus & threat protection, and then choose Virus & threat protection settings.
• Under Controlled folder access, turn it on or off.
• Once done, try accessing the apps and see if you can now access them.

Should you need further assistance, feel free to post back.

 

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)