Protection and security are important aspects when dealing with Windows 10 systems. And some built-in security mechanisms require your manual consent to allow third-party software to work properly.

In the case of Burning Studio, these mechanisms prevent the program from accessing your DVD/Blu-ray drive, among other things. Naturally, accessing the drive is essential for a burning program.

Read on to learn how to exclude individual applications from “Controlled folder access” to allow for their smooth operation.

1. Find “Controlled folder access”

The quickest way is using the built-in search. Enter “controlled folder access” into the search field (1) and click on the result (2).

2. Block history

Then, select “Block history” (1).

3. Block history: entries

Next, select the most recent entry and click on the small down arrow (1).

4. Allow modification

Click yes to allow the modification to the affected entry (1).

5. Allow on device

Make sure you’ve selected the entry that relates to the right program (in this example: Ashampoo Burning Studio 22) (1) and select “Actions” (2), followed by “Allow on device” (3).

6. Confirm modifications

Click “Yes” to confirm the modifications (1) to your system.

7. Done

That takes care of that! You’ve now allowed the application resource access so it can function properly again. You can close the settings now (1).

An alternative approach

8. Access through windows notifications system

Whenever an important function has been blocked, like access to DVD or Blu-ray drives, Windows’ notification system will notify you with a message categorized as “Virus & Threat Protection” and headlined “Unauthorized changes blocked”.

Click the text to access the notification (1).

9. Block history: entries