If you want to allow Apps through Controlled Folder, it is now possible to add desktop software so that they can access files which are protected by Windows Defender Ransomware protection.

Allow Apps to Access the Protected Folders The Allow an App Through Controlled Folder Access option lets you whitelist an app you don't want to be restricted by this security setting.

Step by step guide to Deny or Allow access to Downloads folder on this device. You can choose to turn on or off access to file system and fix file access permission to the folder.

Part of Windows Defender in recent updates of Windows 10 and Windows Server, Controlled Folder Access can prevent malware from accessing or changing designated files.

With the release of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update last week, the "Controlled Folder Access" that Microsoft touted in June is now live for millions of users.

How to allow blocked apps by the Windows 10's ransomware protection To allow apps that were recently blocked by Controlled folder access on Windows Security, use these steps: Open Windows Security.

Windows 10 testers can now access a preview of the changes that include a new controlled folder access feature. It’s designed to only allow specific apps to access and read / write to a folder.