Avast Free Antivirus 20.10.5824,
Windows 10 X64,
no other security software running alongside avast,
previously used Microsoft Defender
I should have started by explaining what I’m trying to accomplish. For starters, I’d like to block certain programs from being able to open, modify and delete files, and access folders. I don’t mind manually adding every program’s executable file to the block list, if that’s how it works. Ideally, creating a global rule to allow only the whitelisted programs to start and run would be a better option. This is something I was able to do with Eset antivirus HIPS, and Kaspersky’s internet security program control. I was hoping that Avast “blocked & allowed apps” would allow me to do the same thing, or maybe you can recommend an alternative. Thank you in advance.