allow an app through controlled folder access

You must be signed in as an administrator to enable or disable the Controlled Folder Access feature.

You cannot alter the default list, including Documents, Pictures, Movies, and Desktop.

You can create the folder(s) and file(s) to the existing list of protected folders.

Tips: You can visit the Microsoft Defender for Endpoint demo scenarios by clicking this link. However, this feature interferes the typical workflow of your system, and it is recommended that you should set a set of allowed applications to prevent them from being blocked unnecessarily. It has been reported that the usual apps trying to access these folders are marked as malicious and harmful by the Windows Defender just to keep you aware of the applications trying to access the protected folders. dll files and others) that can make changes in the sensitive protected folders. The Controlled Folder Access continually monitors and reviews the applications(any executable file, including.

It is especially useful in helping protect against ransomware that attempts to encrypt your files and hold them hostage.

The Controlled Folder Access allows you to safeguard your valuable data from modification by malicious apps or threats such as ransomware. Starting with the Microsoft Windows 10 build 16232, the Controlled Folder Access is introduced in the Microsoft Defender application.

Allow an app through controlled folder access