If you look closely you will see that there will be some folders which you cannot remove because they are system folders, search folders are document, pictures, music, video, desktop, and favorite. TIP: From the protected folder list you can remove a folder by clicking on that folder name following remove button. Under control folder access click on the protected folder link and then click on the plus icon and navigate to the folder which you want to protect or restrict Access for other users and apps. And the second one is allowed app list, which includes all the application name who can access protected folder. Obviously, you can click on the protected folder as the link and add or remove folders as you wish. Once the Controlled folder access feature is turned on, you will see two links under it. Now scroll down and find the option “ Controlled folder access” which is by default if not enabled, so you need to click on its toggle button to turn it on. Windows defender has specific options under specific locations.

Now click on the Virus & threat protection settings option. Also, you can open the windows defender security center by going to Windows settings (Win Key + I) > Windows Defender > Open windows defender security center.įrom their click on the “virus and threat protection” section.

Search Window defender security center and open it.

Windows defender protected folders