Controlled folder access is a feature of the Windows Security antivirus app on Microsoft desktop platforms.
That feature forestalls ransomware by preventing modifications to files in protected folders.
Enabling controlled folder access prevents untrusted apps, malware or otherwise, from changing files within protected directories.
Controlled folder access is an extra security feature in Windows 10 and 11 that some users appreciate.
These are four ways you’re able to enable controlled folder access in Windows.
However, its easy to find and turn that option on/off when you know where it is.
This is how to turn on the Windows Securitys app Controlled folder access option.
Controlled folder access protects your Documents, Videos, Pictures, and Music user folders when enabled.
To view the list of protected user directories, clickProtected folder.
Right-click any clear area of the desktop and selectShow more optionson Windows' context menu.
Move the cursor over theTurn On or Off Controlfolder accesssubmenu.
ClickTurn on Control folder accessto enable that Windows Security feature.
In-game tweaks can also reset when that feature is turned on.
Fortunately, controlled folder access has an exclusion (exception) list for adding trusted apps.
It wont block any trusted apps on that list from modifying files within protected folders.
