controlled folder access blocking everything

If you open Windows Security, you'll notice the 'This setting is managed by your administrator' message, and the Controlled folder access option will appear grayed out. The only caveat of using this method is that any future configuration will have to be made through Group Policy.

Double-click the Configure Controlled folder access policy on the right side.Īfter you complete the steps, Controlled folder access will enable you to start monitoring and protecting your files stored in the default system folders.

Browse the following path: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Microsoft Defender Antivirus > Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard > Controlled Folder Access Quick note: If you're still on Windows 10 version 1909 or earlier, the path is slightly different: Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Windows Defender Antivirus > Windows Defender Exploit Guard > Controlled Folder Access.Search for gpedit and click the top result to open the Local Group Policy Editor.To enable Windows 10's ransomware protection with Group Policy, use these steps: How to enable ransomware protection using Group Policy Once you complete the steps, the app won't be blocked by the feature, and it'll be able to make changes to files. Select the app executable (for example, chrome.exe) you want to allow through this feature.

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Controlled folder access blocking everything