How To Prevent Apps From Saving Files To Your Desktop On Windows 10

Go to Virus and Threat Protection>Ransomeware Protection. Turn Controlled Folder Access On. Your desktop is automatically included in the list of folders that apps are not allowed to save files to.

1. How do I stop Windows 10 from saving my desktop?
2. How do I make my desktop read only?
3. How do I change my save settings in Windows 10?
4. How do I change the default save location in Windows 10?
5. Why can't I save documents on my computer?
6. How do I restrict access to desktop?
7. Why is my file read only?
8. How do I make a folder not read only?
9. How do I turn off read only?
10. How do I change the default storage on my computer?
11. How do I save my desktop to default?
12. Where should I save my files in Windows 10?

How do I stop Windows 10 from saving my desktop?

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1. Create a Group Policy Object, go to Computer Configuration > Policy > Windows Settings > Security Settings > File System.
2. Right click and add %userprofile%\Desktop ....etc for the different folders that you want to restrict access to.
3. Specify the rights for the specified folder(s) for users or user groups.

How do I make my desktop read only?

To change the read-only attribute, follow these steps:

1. Right-click the file or folder icon.
2. Remove the check mark by the Read Only item in the file's Properties dialog box. The attributes are found at the bottom of the General tab.
3. Click OK.

How do I change my save settings in Windows 10?

So anyway, in Windows 10 there is an easy way to change the default save locations for your files under Settings>System>Storage. shows the connected hard drives on your system and below it you can use the drop down menu to select a new storage location for your personal files.

How do I change the default save location in Windows 10?

How to change the default save location in Windows 10

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on System and then on "Storage" from the side-bar on the left.
3. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where it says "More Storage Settings".
4. Click on the text that reads "Change where new content is saved".

Why can't I save documents on my computer?

If the "Save" option is not available (grayed out in the file menu), this usually indicates the file is unmodified, so saving it would have no effect. Make changes to the file and try again. In the file menu, use the Save As option to save the file as a new file name or to another folder.

How do I restrict access to desktop?

First type gpedit. msc in the search box of the Start Menu and hit Enter. Now navigate to User Configuration \ Administrative Templates \ Windows Components \ Windows Explorer. Then on the right side under Setting, double click on Prevent access to drives from My Computer.

Why is my file read only?

You may find that when you are opening files, they open as read-only. In some cases, this is for added security, such as when you are opening files from the internet, and other times, it can be due to a setting that can be changed.

How do I make a folder not read only?

Read-only Files

1. Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the file you want to edit.
2. Right-click the file name and select "Properties."
3. Select the "General" tab and clear the "Read-only" check box to remove the read-only attribute or select the check the box to set it. ...
4. Click the Windows "Start" button and type "cmd" in the Search field.

How do I turn off read only?

Here's how:

1. Select No when prompted to open the Excel worksheet as read-only.
2. Choose File, followed by Save As and Browse.
3. Click Tools at the bottom of the Save As menu and choose General Options.
4. Under General, find the Read-only Recommended check box and uncheck it.
5. Click OK and finish saving the document.

How do I change the default storage on my computer?

To get change your default hard drive, click Start and then choose Settings (or press Windows+I). In the Settings window, click System. In the System window, choose the Storage tab on the left and then scroll down to the “Save locations” section on the right.

How do I save my desktop to default?

How to save documents to This PC by default

1. Open an Office app, such as Word.
2. Create a new blank document. ...
3. Click on File.
4. Click on Options.
5. Click on Save.
6. Under the "Save documents" section, check the Save to Computer by default option.
7. Click the OK button.

Where should I save my files in Windows 10?

Files saved on the Desktop are saved in the Desktop folder on the network drive Z, and they are displayed on the Windows desktop. Under the header Devices and drives you can find the computer's own hard drive (the C drive), as well as any removable storage media, such as USB drives and optical disc drives.