Windows 10 Controlled Folder Access (Windows 10) blocks a Youcam6 file from making changes

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I recently enabled Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10 as it offers added protection from ransomeware; so it seems like a very good idea. Since enabling it, I see the following message when I check for Windows updates: "Unauthorised changes blocked. Controlled folder access blocked Youcam6_webcam_camera_video.exe from making changes". I'm no techie - just an average user, but I did some searching, and it seems that Youcam6_webcam_camera_video.exe is a valid file in the Cyberlink Youcam software; so why is Controlled Folder Access blocking it? Is it just being very cautious, and is this something that will be addressed in future Windows 10 updates?

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