Re: Windows XP Security permissions

From: Bruce Chambers (bchambers_at_cable0ne.n3t)
Date: 11/03/05 

Date: Wed, 02 Nov 2005 19:49:35 -0700

WindowXPSecuritysettings wrote:
> Can someone explain to me what each of the permissions for administrators do?
> 1. Full Control
> 2. Modify
> 3. Read & Execute
> 4. Read
> 5. Wite

        Did you mean "Write?"

        I'd have to say that all of the above are pretty much self-explanatory.
  If you're having trouble comprehending the words, start here:

Merriam-Webster OnLine
http://www.m-w.com/

> 6. Special Permissions

        A custom combination or permissions and denials that *you* set. 

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