Windows 10: Windows Security Ransomware Protection Controlled folder access Can't toggle on

Discus and support Windows Security Ransomware Protection Controlled folder access Can't toggle on in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I recently was looking through my Windows Security and when I opened ransomware protection the toggle was in the off position. I've tried repeatedly... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Yancy O'Donnell, Dec 22, 2022.

  1. YANCY O'DONNELL
    Yancy O'Donnell Win User

    Windows Security Ransomware Protection Controlled folder access Can't toggle on


    I recently was looking through my Windows Security and when I opened ransomware protection the toggle was in the off position. I've tried repeatedly clicking on the toggle to turn it on and nothing happens. Is there anything I can do about this or is this normal since I have McAfee. Also I just did the free download for Malwarebytes as I got tricked into allowing a scammer remote access to my PC. I quickly uninstalled the remote access and when I did it said not all extensions could be uninstalled. That's why I did the Malwarebytes free download. It was referred to me from a couple people I kn

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    Yancy O'Donnell, Dec 22, 2022
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  2. YANCY O'DONNELL
    Yancy O'Donnell Win User

    Windows Security Ransomware Protection Controlled folder access Can't toggle on

    I recently was looking through my Windows Security and when I opened ransomware protection the toggle was in the off position. I've tried repeatedly clicking on the toggle to turn it on and nothing happens. Is there anything I can do about this or is this normal since I have McAfee. Also I just did the free download for Malwarebytes as I got tricked into allowing a scammer remote access to my PC. I quickly uninstalled the remote access and when I did it said not all extensions could be uninstalled. That's why I did the Malwarebytes free download. It was referred to me from a couple people I know. Sorry if my question seems kind of all over the place. Thank you all in advance for any advice you can offer.

    Yancy
     
    Yancy O'Donnell, Dec 22, 2022
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  3. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User
    windows security wont help with ransomware protection

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand the difficulties you are facing while setting up the
    Ransomware protection feature on your PC. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

    • What is the Windows Version and Build of Windows 10 installed? (Type
      winver       in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the PC?
    • Do you have any non-Microsoft Antivirus/security program installed?
    • Is OneDrive installed on the PC?


    In this scenario, if OneDrive is missing, we can try the following steps and check.

    1. Download and install
      OneDrive      .
    2. Once OneDrive is installed, then sign in with your Microsoft account.
    3. Then Press Windows + I key and select Updates & Security.
    4. Click on Windows Security from the left pane.
    5. Click on Virus & threat protection.
    6. Scroll down and check if you still have the Setup OneDrive button.
    7. Click on Manage ransomware protection link and you will see your Microsoft Account under OneDrive.


    You may also refer these articles for more information:

    Microsoft Defender
    Antivirus in the Windows Security app

    Stopping ransomware
    where it counts: Protecting your data with Controlled folder access



    Regards,



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Dec 22, 2022
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  4. ANDRE FOR DIRECTLY
    Andre for Directly Win User

    Windows Security Ransomware Protection Controlled folder access Can't toggle on

    Controlled folder access

    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

    in later versions

    Open Windows Defender Security Center

    Click Virus & threat protection

    Click Ransomware protection

    Toggle off Controlled folder access
     
    Andre for Directly, Dec 22, 2022
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