{"id":141513,"date":"2023-03-13T06:10:23","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T10:10:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/?p=141513"},"modified":"2026-03-05T14:06:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:06:13","slug":"enable-ransomware-protection-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/enable-ransomware-protection-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to enable ransomware protection on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul class=\"sum\">\n<li>To enable ransomware protection, open <strong>Windows Security<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>, click on <strong>&#8220;Manage ransomware protection,&#8221;<\/strong> and turn on <strong>&#8220;Controlled folder access.&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You can also add or remove folders to protect against ransomware and allow apps you trust to prevent the feature from blocking them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/windows-11\">Windows 11<\/a>, you can enable the &#8220;Controlled folder access&#8221; feature to protect your files against ransomware attacks, and in this guide, you will learn how. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is your default security solution to protect your computer against viruses, spyware, rootkits, and many other types of malware. However, you probably didn&#8217;t know that the anti-malware solution also includes an option to protect your files from ransomware, but you need to enable the feature manually.<\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, &#8220;ransomware&#8221; defines the form of malware attack that encrypts the files on a computer, making any files inaccessible and unreadable. Once the attack is successful, the malicious individual will then demand ransom to unlock the device and files.<\/p>\n<p>Controlled folder access is an anti-ransomware feature that monitors the changes that apps make to your files. If an app tries to modify the files inside a protected folder and the app is blacklisted, you&#8217;ll get notified about the suspicious activity.<\/p>\n<p>In this <a href=\"https:\/\/pureinfotech.com\/tag\/how-to\/\">guide<\/a>, you will learn the steps to enable and configure Controlled folder access using Microsoft Defender Antivirus to protect Windows 11 and files against ransomware.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"toc\">\n<li><a href=\"#enable_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Enable ransomware protection on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#allow_app_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Allow apps ransomware protection on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#add_folder_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Protect other folders against ransomware on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disable_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Disable ransomware protection on Windows 11<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"enable_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Enable ransomware protection on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To enable the Controlled folder access anti-ransomware protection on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Ransomware protection&#8221; section, click the <strong>Manage ransomware protection<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Manage ransomware protection\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn on the <strong>&#8220;Controlled folder access&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141520\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enable-ransomware-proteciton-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Enable ransomware protection\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enable-ransomware-proteciton-windows-11.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enable-ransomware-proteciton-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enable-ransomware-proteciton-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/enable-ransomware-proteciton-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Microsoft Defender Antivirus will monitor the protected folders as applications try to modify your files. If suspicious activity occurs, you&#8217;ll get a notification about the threat.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"responsive-youtube-container\">\n        <iframe\n            src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/NkbnXs4rHCs?rel=0&showinfo=0\"\n            frameborder=\"0\"\n            allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n            allowfullscreen\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n        ><\/iframe>\n    <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"allow_app_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Allow apps ransomware protection on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>The security feature has a basic understanding of the apps that are allowed to make changes to your files. However, sometimes an app you trust may get blocked. If this is the case, you may need to manually allow a particular app.<\/p>\n<p>To allow trusted apps through the ransomware protection feature, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Ransomware protection&#8221; section, click the <strong>Manage ransomware protection<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Manage ransomware protection\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Allow an app through Controlled folder access&#8221;<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141522\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-controlled-folder-access-2022.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Allow an app through Controlled folder access\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-controlled-folder-access-2022.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-controlled-folder-access-2022.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-controlled-folder-access-2022.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-controlled-folder-access-2022.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Add an allowed app&#8221;<\/strong> button and select the &#8220;Recently blocked apps&#8221; or &#8220;Browse all apps&#8221; options to select the app to allow.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141521\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-windows-11-ransomware-proteciton.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Select allowed app\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-windows-11-ransomware-proteciton.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-windows-11-ransomware-proteciton.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-windows-11-ransomware-proteciton.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/allow-app-windows-11-ransomware-proteciton.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the app should be able to run freely to modify files in the protected folders.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"add_folder_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Protect other folders against ransomware on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>The anti-ransomware feature, by default, protects the Documents, Pictures, Movies, and Desktop folders. While you can&#8217;t remove these folders from the list, you can include additional locations to the list to protect your data from ransomware and other malware.<\/p>\n<p>To add more folders to the ransomware protection list on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Ransomware protection&#8221; section, click the <strong>Manage ransomware protection<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Manage ransomware protection\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the\u00a0<strong>Protected folders<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141523\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/protected-folders-ransomware-protection.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Protected folders settings\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/protected-folders-ransomware-protection.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/protected-folders-ransomware-protection.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/protected-folders-ransomware-protection.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/protected-folders-ransomware-protection.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click the <strong>&#8220;Add a protected folder&#8221;<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141524\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-protected-folder-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Add a protected folder option\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-protected-folder-ransomware-windows-11.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-protected-folder-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-protected-folder-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/add-protected-folder-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Select the new folder location to protect against ransomware and click the <strong>Select Folder<\/strong> button.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Once you complete the steps, Control folder access will begin monitoring the new folder locations for malicious activities to prevent ransomware attacks on Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"disable_controlled_folder_access_windows11\">Disable ransomware protection on Windows 11<\/h2>\n<p>To disable the ransomware protection on Windows 11, use these steps:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Open <strong>Windows Security<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Click on <strong>Virus &amp; threat protection<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Under the &#8220;Ransomware protection&#8221; section, click the <strong>Manage ransomware protection<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141519\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C408&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Manage ransomware protection\" width=\"827\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?w=1082&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1082w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C148&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C503&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/manage-ransomware-protection-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C74&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Turn off the <strong>&#8220;Controlled folder access&#8221;<\/strong> toggle switch to disable the ransomware protection.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-141738\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/disable-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=827%2C448&#038;quality=78&#038;strip=all&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Windows 11 disable ransomware \" width=\"827\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/disable-ransomware-windows-11.webp?w=1073&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1073w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/disable-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=300%2C162&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/disable-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=1020%2C552&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/pureinfotech.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/disable-ransomware-windows-11.webp?resize=150%2C81&amp;quality=78&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 827px) 100vw, 827px\" \/><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After you complete the steps, the &#8220;Controlled folder access&#8221; 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