


The Controlled Folder Access has been tested against some of the common ransomware samples like the Cyptomix and thankfully the new feature guarded the protected files against the attack. With this in place, the whitelisted app will be able to modify, edit and add/delete files from the protected folders. In order to do this select the second option which reads out “Allow an app through Controlled folder access.”

The Controlled Access also comes with an option that allows users to whitelist a particular app. Set up the “Controlled folder access” by selecting the “Protected folders.” It is here that you can select all the folders that you would want to protect from attacks.Scroll down until you see the “Controlled folder access” and this can be enabled via the toggle button.In the next step select “Virus & threat protection settings” from the main window. Once the “Windows Defender Security Center” menu opens select the “Virus and Threat protection” menu from the left bar.Alternatively, you can also head over to the “Windows Defender” menu and select “Open Windows Defender Security Center” button.Go to the Start menu and type “Windows Defender Security Center” in the search bar.Activate and setup Controlled Folder Access on Windows 10 In this segment, we will guide you through the necessary steps required for setting up Controlled Folder Access. Needless to say, the Controlled Folder Access is an important feature to have especially when you want your private files to stay at an arm’s length from the attackers. The news is that the “Controlled Folder Access” feature is up and running for Windows 10 users. The new feature will also let admin give access to the “Controlled Folder” for selected people. With this in place, ransomware and other variations of malware will not be able to access and modify the protected folders. Last month Microsoft had announced a Controlled Folder Access feature that would allow users to control the access to certain folders. Home › Windows › How to enable and configure the Controlled Folder Access for Windows 10
