I cannot print/save PDF or save HTML files from FF version 56.0.2 (64 bit) if I select any folder assigned with "Controlled Folder Access" in Virus & threat protection settings of Windows Defender Security Center. I use Windows 10 Pro Version 1709 (64 bit). When I try to save the file and give it a name, FF tells me it cannot find the file, as if it assumes that I am trying to open an existing file instead of saving a new one.
However, I can save these files to another folder, one that is not set with Controlled Folder Access. In addition, this problem does not occur when I use the Edge browser doing the same function into the protected folders, only with Firefox.
Protected Folder Access in Windows 10
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Re: Protected Folder Access in Windows 10
welcome to the real world of "controlled folder access". it has bugs, serious bugs - and it is recommende to turn this feature off. tehre exist lots of disccssions in decent security forums and always the same result: turn it off.
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Re: Protected Folder Access in Windows 10
Follow instructions on the following site to allow access through a protected folder: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/m ... -now-live/
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Re: Protected Folder Access in Windows 10
Reflective,
Thanks for that pointer. Whitelisting Firefox worked perfectly, and it is understandable that MS did not presume to include arbitrary programs in the existing default whitelist. I see now that the protected folder access functionality works nicely as an easily configurable ACL of sorts.
Thanks for that pointer. Whitelisting Firefox worked perfectly, and it is understandable that MS did not presume to include arbitrary programs in the existing default whitelist. I see now that the protected folder access functionality works nicely as an easily configurable ACL of sorts.