Folder Restrictions/Security

[nocode99]

Ok, so I'm an idiot for doing this in the first place, but I wanted to set folder restrictions on the Guest account in Windows XP Pro SP2, but I accidentally set it on the Administrative account also. I have 2 harddrives: the C drive which holds Windows XP and programs and my D drive which holds my music, media, work files, etc. I set the restriction on my entire D drive. I wanted to do this for the guest account, but I did it for the Administrative account as well. When I went to change it back the entire D drive viewable by the Administrative account, I have to do it for every single file and folder. I have about 160 gigs worth of files and you can imagine how long it would take to put everything back to normal. I tried reformatting the C drive thinking it would take care of it, but that didn't help.

My question is how can I take care of this without having to go through each individual file? I've been searching google with no luck (most just tell how to use the security feature). I also thought about the registry, but that wouldn't make sense if the restriction is still there after reformatting the C Drive. Any ideas? Thanks

 

[FROGGYJ]

when you go to the security tab on the drive you want to change permissions, click the advanced button. From there you will see a check box on the bottom half that says replace permission entries on all child objects......that will fix your problem.

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[linney]

Read about Inheriting Permissions from the Parent folder and applying them to the Child folders. Then you can apply your permissions to D: drive and let them flow through to all the subfolders and files.


How Inheritance Affects File and Folder Permissions

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

You may have to wait up to an hour while the permissions are changed on such a large drive

 

[nocode99]

thanks guys. I will have to double check that when I get home from work. I'll let you know if this solves the problem. You guys always save my butt!

 

[nocode99]

That did it. Thanks a lot guys!