Re: Bug: File Security in WinXP

From: Kent W. England [MVP] (kwe_at_mvps.org)
Date: 01/15/04 

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 19:39:41 -0800

Jer Gallagher wrote:

> Has anyone else noticed this file security bug in Winods
> XP Professional (SP1, with SP2 hotfixes to 01/14/04
> applied)?
>
> Correct behavior:
> -----------------
> If you copy and paste a file from a secure folder to a non
> secure folder where security access rights differ...then
> the files inherit the folder's secuirty settings (assuming
> they are set to inherit security).
>
> Incorrect behavior:
> -------------------
> If you drag and drop the same file between the same two
> folders, you don't inherit the security settings.
>

The way to fix dragged files or shortcuts in a folder is the following:

0) Disable simple file sharing
1) Right-click the folder in question and select the security tab
2) Click the Advanced button
3) Check the box labeled "replace permission entries on all child
objects with entries shown here that apply to child objects"
4) Apply and answer "Yes" to the warning

Now all the contents of that folder will inherit permissions. 

-- 
Kent W. England, Microsoft MVP for Windows Security
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