How to use Access Protection policies to prevent malware from changing folder options
Technical Articles ID:
KB53356
Last Modified: 7/22/2020
Last Modified: 7/22/2020
How to use Access Protection policies to prevent malware from changing folder options
Technical Articles ID:
KB53356
Last Modified: 7/22/2020 Environment
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise (VSE) 8.8
Summary
Several viruses can corrupt or change areas of the registry that control access to folder options. For example, Show Hidden files and folders and Hide protected operating system settings. If it happens, it is not possible to save changes to folder options. This article explains how VirusScan can be used to prevent malware from changing folder options. Solution
IMPORTANT: These instructions directly affect your access to the registry. You can circumvent this access loss, by temporarily disabling Access Protection. To prevent change of folder options:
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