Subject: Unauthorized access to local protected system folder in %userprofile%\Favorites
I am working with Windows 10 Pro (22H2) and with the newest Version always.
I updated from a direct previous version to 6.5.5 today Nov.24, 2025.
After updating to WinSCP [6.5.5] and restarting it, the program attempts to make changes in the folder %userprofile%\Favorites. My system protection blocks this, since the folder is protected. The Favorites/Location Profiles feature is not configurable, and even after switching to INI file storage, WinSCP still accesses the Windows Favorites folder. This behavior appears to be a bug. Please investigate and correct it.
I updated from a direct previous version to 6.5.5 today Nov.24, 2025.
After updating to WinSCP [6.5.5] and restarting it, the program attempts to make changes in the folder %userprofile%\Favorites. My system protection blocks this, since the folder is protected. The Favorites/Location Profiles feature is not configurable, and even after switching to INI file storage, WinSCP still accesses the Windows Favorites folder. This behavior appears to be a bug. Please investigate and correct it.