How to Safeguard Your Folders from Malicious Apps

• September 24, 2025
• Admin
• Linux

How to Safeguard Your Folders from Malicious Apps

 

·     Example: Windows

·     Steps:

 

1.  Launch Settings:

·     Press Win + I to open Settings.

 

2.  Access Windows Security:

·     Select Privacy & Security from the menu.

 

 

·     Click on Windows Security.

 

      

 

3.  Open Virus &Threats Protections:

·     Inside Windows Security, choose Virus & Threats Protections.

 

     

 

4.  Enable Ransomware Protections:

·     Scrolled down to Ransomware Protection and click on it.

           

         

5.  Activate Controlled Folder Access:

·     Turn on the switch for Controlled Folder Access.

·     Click Protected Folders to choose which folders to secure.

       

 

6.  Manage App Permissions:

·     If needed, click Allow an app through Controlled Folder Access to let specific apps access these folders.