How To Fix Windows Defender Scans Folder You Have Been Denied Permission to Access This Folder
1How To Fix Windows Defender Scans Folder You Have Been Denied Permission to Access This Folder
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In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to fix the "You have been denied permission to access this folder" error when Windows Defender scans a folder. This issue can occur due to incorrect folder permissions, system configuration, or conflicts with security settings. Follow these steps to regain access to the folder and resolve the problem.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
Fixing the "Access Denied" error when Windows Defender scans a folder
Restoring folder permissions and user access
Troubleshooting security software and system settings that block access
Using built-in tools to reset permissions and remove any conflicts
This works on Windows 11, Windows 10 and works on PC, Desktop & Laptop.