Controlled Folder Access Blocked problem in Windows Defender

Anonymous
2018-01-02T16:41:03+00:00

On 12/13 , Windows Defender did an update and ever since I keep getting messages like the following when I try to access programs such as Carbonite, Quicken, etc.  The message says:

Controlled folder Access Blocked C:\Program Folders ...qw.exe from making changes to the folder %userprofile\desktop

I have turned off the Controlled Folder Access off in Windows Defender as this error message popped up every time I wanted to access a program.  I was able to get into the program but need to know what is going on and what I can do about it.  Thank you.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-06-18T18:57:24+00:00

    I agree that that is odd because I have the most updated version of Quicken - still get the error message.  I have just turned off my Controlled Folder Access so I don't worry about it anymore.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-05-05T21:25:36+00:00

    Windows Defender is blocking the Windows10 troubleshooter for Windows Updates. Explain that.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-04-06T21:24:42+00:00

    looks LIKE LINUX FOR ME

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-04-01T06:45:00+00:00

    I too am having the same problems with my system. I am getting the

    "Unauthorized changes blocked.

    Controlled folder access blocked

    c:\windows....\Notepad.exe from making changes to the folder."  as well as these....

    c:....\ApplePhotoStream

    c:\Program...\iexplore.exe

    c:\Program....\chrome.exe

    c:\user....\mcsnowvendor.exe

    Then I am getting everything from 

    %userprofile%\favorites

    %userprofile%...\Downloads

    %userprofile%...\Documents

    %desktopdirectory%\

    %userprofile%...\3253 Alvin....

    I literally can not run, copy, download or save anything to my computer which is a major issue as I work from home and use my all in one as my main system. I cant download work files or any attachments. I cant even print my invoices or bids. I tried to save something in plain text mode on my desktop and that was blocked as well. It tells me that the file can not be located when I try to save the invoice or download and to check the file name and try again. Umm, of course it cant be found I am trying to download it now. And this occurs at the very same time that the Windows defender notifies me that it blocked access. So what do I do now. My computer is rendered useless. Its costing me money and maybe my job if I cant get it running.

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  5. Anonymous
    2018-03-27T23:48:26+00:00

    I did all of that and, so far, all is good.  I went through a couple days of thinking I had severe data problems (like a corrupted user) and all it took was one click!  Thank you.

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