Avast Ransomware Protection

[svnupa]

Hi,

the Avast Ransomware Protection not every time announce changes on my files.
The configuration of directories and allowed programs is correct.

For example i can change files with the tool avidemux and Avast don't shows me a reaction.
Changes with the Windows Explorer will be responsed.

Avidemux is not white listed and the affected directory is registered in Avast.

Do somebody knows why Avast works on this way? 

Thanks for help.

[svnupa]

Found error by myself. 
Avast protecting the existing files only, not new files in existing directories.

Sorry for irritations. 

[DavidR]

Thanks for the confirmation.

That said I would have thought if Avast was protecting a folder it would include new files put in that folder.

I don't know if like in some other cases e.g. excluding a folder from scans (see attached image), it would have to have wildcards to exclude new files.

Before doing anything in your settings I advice backing up your Settings > General > Troubleshooting - I may have messed mine up playing with them.

[svnupa]

"That said I would have thought if Avast was protecting a folder it would include new files put in that folder."

I thought the same. That's the reason why i was on the wrong track.

Backup is known and made. Thanks for answer.

[DavidR]

You're welcome.