WinSAT.exe blocked by Windows Security Ransomware Protection


  1. Autobahn
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    Windows 10 Home 21H2
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    WinSAT.exe blocked by Windows Security Ransomware Protection


    Windows 10 Home 1909

    Protected Memory Access Blocked for WinSAT.exe
    Protected Folder: \Device\HarddiskVolume3

    I have been having problems connecting external hard drives (that's on another thread on this forum) and I'm wondering if that has anything to do with it?

    I've not unblocked it yet but I'm wondering what it does and should I allow this through and what this protected folder is, and by not letting it through what problems could occur?
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  3. Jacee
    Posts : 1,604
    Win 10 home 20H2 19042.1110
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    See both of these links:
    What is WinSAT.exe? - Appuals.com

    Enable or Disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10
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