Windows 10: 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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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

 

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

 

Say goodbye to ransomware with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Yes, ransomware will be a thing of the past with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update thanks to something called "Controlled Folder Access" in Windows Defender.

Windows 10 will hide your important files from ransomware soon | The Verge

These are protections for your files against ransomware at the kernel and Windows Defender level. Rest easy, your files are safe.

About damn time Microsoft!