After some research I think your problem may be related to a feature called Controlled Folder Access.
Try disabling this and checking if it is resolved
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Best Answer JohnGo , 27 September 2018 - 08:43 PM
dmccoy Thank You very much for working this problem out for me, I really appreciate the help! JohnGo. Go to the full post »
After some research I think your problem may be related to a feature called Controlled Folder Access.
Try disabling this and checking if it is resolved
I can now save into Music, Pictures, and sub folders of Documents. When I turned the switch to off, a pop up said that it would automatically turn on again.
It seems to be an issue with the fall creators update. Lets check what version you are on.
download the enclosed file called get-hotfile.txt
Rename the file to get-hotfile.ps1
Right click on the get-hotfix.ps1 file
Select Run with Powershell from the menu
This should run the command and open in notepad
Copy and paste the results to your reply
I restarted the computer, tried to save a file to a sub-folder in Documents and t failed as before. I then navigated to and turned the switch off. I can save only while the switch is off.
double click on the enclosed file
copy and paste the results
Lets try this again.
Right click on the enclosed file
Select Run as Administrator from the menu
This will create a file called SystemInfo.txt on your desktop
Upload the file to your reply.
Okay you are only a couple of updates behind. Have you tried to update to the latest?
I turned on Virus & Threat protection, created a restore point, and ran the Disable Controlled Folder Access.reg file. I am now able to SAVE AS from Soundforge and Photoshop successfully.
A quick check shows my computer is up to date, however I will make it check manually shortly.
Okay good to hear. I am not sure if later updates may break it again, so keep the reg file if needed.
One other thing if you prefer to keep Controlled Folder Access to help prevent malware, etc.
Use the Windows Use the Windows Defender Security app to allow specific apps
https://docs.microso...s-exploit-guard
When I go to Controlled Folder access, the switch is turned off and grayed out.
Thats because of the registry file If you want to turn it back on to Defaults then follow the same steps above with the following reg file.
That's good. I will keep the 2 .reg files for further use if needed. Overall, is it recommended to keep the controlled folder access On or Off...or a matter of preference?
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