cannot save documents / can't fix or work with the new file access

Greetings. First computer was a Commodore 64. Win 10 always has me feeling like a neophyte....

I currently, as of today or yesterday, cannot save any documents in Open Office.
Also getting these warnings about file changes blocked---that's a new windows defender thing, right?

Also I have notices of updates waiting to be installed or downloaded, and no way that I understand to make this happen.

I have managed to add open office and folderlock to the allowed list on that access/changes business, but I still get the alerts and still cannot save a document.

I have rebooted.

Have gone into Windows Defender, per a website or two, but do not see any area to make changes in ransomware protection in Settings (as shown on said websites.)

The alerts about blocking change/access don't seem to interfere with function; but pretty well non functional if I cannot save files.

Sorry, I'm sure I am repeating known issues, but I cannot get beyond this. Not feeling smart today!
Thanks.

I currently, as of today or yesterday, cannot save any documents in Open Office.
Also getting these warnings about file changes blocked---that's a new windows defender thing, right

Sounds like Controlled Folder Access is turned on - Enable or Disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Also I have notices of updates waiting to be installed or downloaded, and no way that I understand to make this happen.

Have you checked Settings > Update & Security to see what updates are waiting to be downloaded and/or installed ?

Hmpf.
Have just managed to turn off the folder access effect, and all is (nominally well.)
Have to tell you, I was looking or that option off a tutorial that showed "Ransomware Protection" as a category---one I cannot locate in my Windows Defender center.
But I just found a place to switch off or on the folder access, switched it off, and OK.

Wouldn't be the first- time I have not seen on my computer screen something described on a tutorial.

Now, then, a screenshot of my download question. (This may be moot because I thought the first problem might have been from incomplete updates.) First, I can no longer save a screenshot from Paint. The save window opens, but grays out. Hell with it!
Here is screenshot by different method:



Well, maybe it is....not showing as i am composing this.

So now that I have disabled this valuable new feature that protects my files from ransomware, is this a good place to leave things?

denno

Hey denno,
If you haven't disabled updates and don't have any failed updates ... could it be your using a metered connection? If you are you can allow updates over a metered connection or you can turn off metered connection for your wired or wireless adapter, depending on which you use.

Allow updates over metered connection (option 1) - Allow Automatic Updates over Metered Connections in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Turn off metered connection wired (option 1) - Set Ethernet Connection as Metered or Unmetered in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Turn off metered connection wireless (option 1) - Set Wireless Network as Metered or Non-Metered in Windows 10 | Windows 10 Tutorials

Note: IIRC that 1709 KB4023057 is a prerequisite for upgrading to 1803.

See my last post.
To answer, I was trying to save in my document tree; also in Pictures tree.
Thanks

Dang it, when I marked it solved, it seems to have ditched my final post.

Solved, inasmuch as I can save files again, incl. from Paint.
The downloads noted in Defenders, Settings, seem to be assuring me they will install in good time. (???)
I don't think I have a metered connection, but we've had lousy, dying DSL for the past 13 years on this here mountain (and glad to get it). They are running optic to us next week!!!

The question remains, what about this super new Folder Access feature? I now have it disarmed. Don't I want the protection? What's a body to think about this?

THANK YOU ALL for help, input, and for giving a damn.

denno