Displaying File Security in Windows Explorer ?

[MAWood1983]

Is there any way of getting Windows Explorer to display file security, i.e, who has what access to files in the cunrrently displayed window? Or would i need some thrid party software? If so, what?

Thanks in advance.

 

[itfellow]

I assume you mean something other than just viewing security in the file properties one by one. I don't know how to make Windows Explorer show all user priveleges, but you can get a listing of user rights within a directory by using the command line (from command prompt) "cacls *.* > mytextfile.txt . In the resulting text file, you'll see a listing per directory and file of each assigned user and its permissions for that object.

 

[westredd]

try a program called treesize pro. i think it does it.

 

[linney]

Have a look at the Perms command.

Microsoft Windows XP - Working with Access Control Lists

http://www.microsoft.com/resources/...all/reskit/en-us/prdd_sec_tzxs.asp?frame=true

Creating User and Group Reports in Windows

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q137848

Perms may only works on Server Networked machines??????????????????

HOW TO: Take Ownership of a File or Folder in Windows XP (Q308421)

http://support.microsoft.com/support/kb/articles/q308/4/21.asp

HOW TO: Set, View, Change, or Remove File and Folder Permissions in Windows XP

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;308418