If the feature is set to Audit mode with any of those tools, the Windows Security app will show the state as Off. If controlled folder access is configured with Group Policy, PowerShell, or MDM CSPs, the state will change in the Windows Security app after a restart of the device. *This method is not available on Windows Server 2012R2 or 2016.

Set the switch for Controlled folder access to On. Select the Virus & threat protection tile (or the shield icon on the left menu bar) and then select Ransomware protection. You can also search the start menu for Windows Security. Open the Windows Security app by selecting the shield icon in the task bar. System Center Endpoint Protection Allow users to add exclusions and overridesįor more information about disabling local list merging, see Prevent or allow users to locally modify Microsoft Defender Antivirus policy settings.Microsoft Defender Antivirus Configure local administrator merge behavior for lists.They also override protected folders and allowed apps set by the local administrator through controlled folder access. Group Policy settings that disable local administrator list merging will override controlled folder access settings. You can enable controlled folder access by using any of these methods:Īudit mode allows you to test how the feature would work (and review events) without impacting the normal use of the device. Controlled folder access is also included as part of the modern, unified solution for Windows Server 2012R. Controlled folder access is included with Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server 2019.

Want to experience Defender for Endpoint? Sign up for a free trial.Ĭontrolled folder access helps you protect valuable data from malicious apps and threats, such as ransomware.

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