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‎Apr 09, 2008
11:43 AM
Directory Permissions
I am trying to set the Directory Permissions for some folders I create to full control. I found where I can do this : it asks for a Domain and User name. I want to know if I can use a group name in the User name field. Is there some variable [] that I can use? Sort of like [LogonUser]?
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‎Apr 09, 2008
12:04 PM
Try using BUILTIN in the Domain name and see if that solve your issue.
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‎Apr 09, 2008
12:11 PM
OK, what do I need to put in the USER field then?
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‎Apr 09, 2008
12:23 PM
mjlarezzo wrote:
OK, what do I need to put in the USER field then?
The Username or Group name that you want to set the permissions for.
This feature may or may not do what you want it to, so you might need to experiment with it.
I wrestled with it for quite a while, then ended up making a custom action that called CACLS on the target system because I could not get the built in mechanism to do what I wanted.
CACLS had much more consistent behavior and was easier to control IMO. For more information on CACLS, open a dos box and type CACLS /?
You can search the forum as well because other people have encountered issues setting permissions.
Good Luck,
-Al
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‎Apr 09, 2008
12:34 PM
One last stupid question : If I set the permission on a parent folder do all the subfolders get that same permission or do I have to set it on all the folders seperatly?
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