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Controlled folder access blocked NiceLabel10.exe from making changes

Problem

When you install NiceLabel 10, Windows Security shows the following error message:

"Controlled folder access blocked NiceLabel10 .exe from making changes. Click to see settings."

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This issue occurs on systems with ransomware protection features enabled in Windows 10 or 11. Ransomware protection prevents applications from making changes in the  Documents  folder.  All Products: The brand uses theo create and store sample files.

Solution

Allow NiceLabel 10.exe to make changes in your Documents folder.

Solution 1

  1. Click on the error message when it pops up during NiceLabel installation.

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  2. Windows security window opens. Expand the most recent notification and click Actions > Allow on this device.

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  3. Click Yes to confirm changes.

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Solution 2

You can ignore the Windows Security message during the installation and enable changes in the Documents folder after you install NiceLabel .

  1. When you finish NiceLabel 10 installation, press Windows logo key and type Ransomware protection to open Windows security settings.

  2. Click Allow an app through Controlled folder access.

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  3. Click Yes to confirm.

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  4. Click + Add an allowed app, then click Recently blocked apps.

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  5. Recently blocked apps window opens. Click + icon at NiceLabelDesktop Designer.exe, then click Close.

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  6. Run NiceLabel Desktop Designer 10. NiceLabel sample folders and files are created in your Documents folder.