- The easiest way to enable and configure Controlled folder access is to use the Windows Defender Security Center dashboard. Here's how: Open Windows Defender Security Center. Click on Virus & threat protection. Click the Virus & threat protection settings option. Turn on the Controlled folder access toggle switch.
- You can turn off the firewall in Windows 10 entirely, but that will allow everything through the firewall. You can also block all incoming connections to your computer, even for allowed apps, which is useful in certain situations.
Windows: User Account Control can be obnoxious when it prompts you for approval on certain apps every time. Tips and tricks blog MakeUseOf suggests adding frequent offenders to Task Scheduler to avoid this annoyance.
The process is a little tedious, but easy enough if you're familiar with Task Scheduler:
For that, you have to use “Windows Defender Security Center” and then manually add a program to allow through Controlled folder access on your Windows 10 PC. If you are already using “Controlled folder access” and facing trouble to use a program for protected folders, then this tutorial will help you surely. All you have to do is follow some simple steps and allow that particular program through Controlled folder access.
- In Task Scheduler, right-click 'Task Scheduler Library' and select 'New Folder' Name it whatever you would like.
- Select the new folder and click 'Create Task' (not 'Create Basic Task')
- Name the task something descriptive. Enable 'Run with highest privileges,' and select your OS under 'Configure for.'
- Under the Actions tab, select 'Start a program' in the Action dropdown if it isn't already. Click Browse and find your app's .exe file (usually under Program Files on your C: drive).
- (Laptops) Under Conditions tab, deselect 'Start the task only if the computer is on AC power.'
- On your desktop, right click and select New > Shortcut.
- Paste 'C:WindowsSystem32schtasks.exe /RUN /TN 'Name of folderName of task' into the text box.
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This will create a link to your program that will automatically skip the prompt asking for permission to make changes to your computer. The app's icon won't transfer over, but this can be easily fixed.
If you're comfortable with installing some extra software, you can use zElevator or UAC Trust Shortcut to accomplish this same task with fewer steps. The Task Scheduler method described above can be done completely within Windows, so it's up to your preference. Hit up MakeUseOf for more info on the differences between these methods and more in-depth instructions.
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We have talked about many Windows applications which require network access to work smoothly. Whenever we talked about them, we mentioned a note that you must allow the program through a Firewall if at all you have one installed on your system.
I personally feel that Windows’ inbuilt firewall provides enough security to a regular home user and is extremely easy to use. If you are one of such users, today we will see how you can block and allow individual programs through Windows Firewall.
Sometimes, by accident or due to some other factors, a program may get blocked or allowed by the inbuilt firewall. Therefore, at times, one may need to change these settings manually. So let’s see how this stuff’s done.
Changing Firewall Program Access
Step 1: Conventionally, to open the Firewall settings in Windows 7 you need to open Control Panel from the Start Menu and then under System and Security click on Windows Firewall.
Still, why drag a horse to pond when the pond can come to you! Simply search for Firewall in Start Menu and open Windows Firewall from the list of returned items.
Step 2: On Windows Firewall window, click on the option Allow a program or feature through Windows Firewall to open the Allowed Program window.
Step 3: Having done that, on the Allowed Program window, you will see a list of all the applications installed on your computer that can communicate through your network and their current access status on Home and Public network. The checkmark denotes that the program can access the internet through Windows Firewall.
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Step 4: To modify the settings click on Change Settings button (you will need administrative access) which will unlock the checkbox control. You can now modify the program access by simply toggling the checkbox value.
Note: If you are not sure about a program, select it and click on the Detail button to have a look at the program description in brief.Step 5: When you are done with changing the program access in Firewall settings, click on the OK button to save the settings.
Conclusion
That’s all, each time you see an application raising an error like “Cannot communicate with network” even though you are connected to the internet, this is the place you should begin your troubleshooting. Moreover, don’t forget to check out ProcNetMonitor, a cool tool to easily monitor all the programs that are using your network connecting at a given time.
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