Windows 10: XBOX PC APP game and Defender Ransomware Protected Folders - how to make them coexist?

I have enabled protection from ransomware in Windows 10 Defender or whatever it's called in English and pretty much every time i run a game from PC Xbox app it's a toss of a coin if it works or not, because PC Xbox game store apps seem to be running from some fake paths "Device\HarddiskVolumeXX" where XX is a consecutive number.Whenever i add the new path as safe it's a day or two and again it's blocked, because it attempts to run from "different location" and obviously wants to have access to some folders i would like to be protected like My Documents / Saves / Games.

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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

 

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.

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

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• Ransomware FAQ - Windows Defender Security Intelligence
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• How to remove ransomware the right way: A step-by-step guide