controlled folder access blocked from making changes to memory

To have to carry out this procedure just to be able to use third party software, (such as Apache), is an abomination. Having worked with IBM mainframe software for several decades of my life and being fairly familiar with the business practices of that once giant of the computer world, I must say that Microsoft unfortunately seems to be following some of IBM's undesirable practices. The procedure is not totally intuitive and may cause difficulty for someone without a computer background. This Apache program (soffice) will then be allowed to add or modify text documents whilst 'Defender' will still control folder access. * Follow the tutorial precisely, especially manually typing 'soffice.bin' at the end. * Find the tutorial titled 'Problems with Windows Defender under Windows 10' posted by John_Ha on March 26th, 2019. Windows Defender features Controlled folder access, which can protect files, folders, and memory areas on your computer from unauthorized changes by. from making changes to memory I am getting this notification many times a day and i am fed up of these. * Go to the 'Board Index / Getting Started / Tutorials' section of this Forum. Windows Defender blocking changes Unauthorized changes blocked Windows defender Controlled folder access blocked C.DDVDataCollector. Choose whether to block or audit changes, allow other apps, or add other folders, and select Next. Anybody with the same issue please read on. Enter a name and a description, select Controlled folder access, and select Next.

Thank you again for your efforts LastUnicorn, but I seem to have now sorted this problem.

Controlled folder access blocked from making changes to memory