I was unable to run the V2 log collector and got this error.
WARNING: Controlled Folder Access is enabled in Windows Defender, this prevents the script from placing log files on
your Desktop.
WARNING: If you would like allow this script to run, please temporarily disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows
Defender Security Center and then re-launch this script.
I run a third party AV and was unable to disable CFA as suggested.
So I looked in the tutorials and quickly found how to do it.
www.elevenforum.com
I used option 4 and reversed the change after running V2.
WARNING: Controlled Folder Access is enabled in Windows Defender, this prevents the script from placing log files on
your Desktop.
WARNING: If you would like allow this script to run, please temporarily disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows
Defender Security Center and then re-launch this script.
I run a third party AV and was unable to disable CFA as suggested.
So I looked in the tutorials and quickly found how to do it.
Enable or Disable Controlled Folder Access for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable Controlled Folder Access for Microsoft Defender Antivirus in Windows 11. Microsoft Defender Antivirus is an antivirus software that is included in Windows 11 and can help protect your device from viruses, malware, and other threats...
www.elevenforum.com
I used option 4 and reversed the change after running V2.
My Computers
System One System Two
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- OS
- Windows 11 Pro 25H2 26200.8655
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- Acemagic LX15PRO
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 5825U with Radeon Graphics
- Memory
- 16GB
- Screen Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Hard Drives
- SSD 2TB
- Internet Speed
- 30 Mbps
- Browser
- Brave
- Antivirus
- Webroot Secure Anywhere
- Other Info
- System 3
Acer Swift SF114-34 laptop
OS Windows 11 Pro 26200.8524
CPU Pentium Silver N6000
RAM 4GB
SSD Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 2TB (an upgrade)
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- Operating System
- Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.2506
- Computer type
- Laptop
- Manufacturer/Model
- HP Mini 210-1090NR PC (bought in late 2009!)
- CPU
- Atom N450 1.66GHz
- Memory
- 2GB
- Browser
- Brave
- Antivirus
- Webroot




