Controlled Folder Access is a security feature included in Microsoft Defender Exploit Guard, a component of Microsoft Defender Antivirus. Its main purpose is to thwart ransomware attacks by preventing ...

This security feature comes with Windows 11/10, and you will find it included in Windows Defender Security Center – Now called Windows Security. If you enable Controlled Folder Access on any folder, ...

In the Windows Security app, you'll find a setting called Controlled Folder Access. Microsoft recommends keeping this setting ...

One of the most intriguing new features in Windows 10 version 1709 is a security setting that prevents unauthorized apps from gaining access to Windows system files and your personal data files. With ...