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RuntimeBroker.exe Controlled Folder Access Alarm

Anonymous
2024-06-22T12:11:39+00:00

I'm on windows 11. I turned on controlled folder access on windows defender. And it keeps says that windows defender has been denied access. I wonder why these is keep happening to me and what does RuntimeBroker.exe does? It is keep alarming me.

And here's what did RuntimeBroker.exe access was denied and the time. (Windows Defender)

6-15 8:47

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Videos

6-15 8:47

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Pictures

6-22 5:32

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Videos

6-22 5:32

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Pictures

6-22 6:00

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Videos

6-22 6:00

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Pictures

6-22 7:43

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Pictures

6-22 7:43

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Videos

6-22 8:27

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Music

6-22 8:36

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Videos

6-22 8:36

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Pictures

6-22 8:59

RuntimeBroker.exe

%userprofile%\Pictures

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-06-22T12:55:06+00:00

    Hi 고,

    RuntimeBroker.exe is a legitimate Windows file located at C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe, which is used by Store apps like Photos, Paint 3D, etc.

    You can add it as an exception to the Controlled folder options to prevent the notification.

    1. Open the Windows Security app.
    2. Select the Virus & threat protections
    3. Select Manage ransomware protection.
    4. Under the Controlled folder access section, select Allow an app through Controlled folder access
    5. Select Add an allowed app and add "C:\Windows\System32\RuntimeBroker.exe" to the exceptions.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-06-22T13:26:34+00:00

    It helped me a lot. Thank you for your service!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-06-22T13:28:35+00:00

    You're most welcome.

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