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Permissions on Folders, not files?

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by pbtoms

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Is it possible to set permissions on folders that will not be inherited by files? We have a problem with people accidentally moving folders on our server, and want to remove the move and delete permissions. They still have to be able to modify files, however. I'm sure its something dumb that I'm missing, but I can't seem to figure it out. If I lock the folders, they can't modify files. Any assistance would be appreciated!

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by faisalmasood

Right click the folder & click properties. Check there for an option Don't apply permissions to Child object.

If not there then go to the second tab or 3rd. Or check advanced option....Im not sure now. As now Im not logged on to W2k, so that I can tell u exact steps. But there is option.

by faisalmasood

Yes its possible. But then you have to set permissions on each file & folder. Make sure you assign permissions to groups rather then individual users.

1) Right click on folder & Properties
2) Security
3) Uncheck Allow Inheritable permission from parent to.... & set your permissions.
4) Click Advanced button
5) Make sure Reset permissions on all child objects.... is unchecked
6) In the Permission Entries box click the user & click View/Edit button & set your customized permissions.

by pbtoms

There are literally hundreds, proably thousands of folders, with thousands of files. Can't do it manually on each one, was hoping there was a way to do all folders, but not all files. Thanks anyway! :-)

by pbtoms

Is it possible for me to have the permissions apply to folders, and any subfolders that are created, but not to files in the folders and subfolders? We need to be able to add subfolders and files, and have the permissions on the folders be different from the permissions on the files. Is this possible?

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