
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.


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