modifying XP folder permissions

[Techie64]

Would like to place an executable C++ program in the startup folder that will modify folder permissions of the current user. Assuming the user is called 'John', and the folder with permissions to be modified is called 'Reports', how is this done?

For example, once John logs in, how can I modify the permissions of the Reports folder to Allow "Full Control" or Deny "List Folder Contents" through the program code? Thanks for any help!

 

[ArkM]

Why executables? You (as a local administrator) may set Report folder permissions for John (or Mary with Explorer - it's a simple and robust method...
May be I can't understand the question...

 

[Techie64]

Hi ArkM. I realize what you're saying. I tried this as well. Due to complications with the group policy structure in currently set in place, I'd like to know a way to run a program that will do this once the user logs in.

 

[ArkM]

I think you can't get round a group policy rules with API calls (we all on Windows doomed if you can.