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Changing File/Folder Permissions in Windows

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	#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.		#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.
	#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'.		#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'.
	#:[[File:1-Folder Properties Security.png]]		#:[[File:1-Folder Properties Security.png \|alt=Screenshot of ExampleFolder Properties showing indicated fields]]
	#Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'.		#Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'.
	#:[[File:2-AdvancedSecuritySettings.png]]		#:[[File:2-AdvancedSecuritySettings.png \|alt=Screenshot of Advanced Security Settings for ExampleFolder showing indicated fields]]
	#Select the user that you would like to change permissions for, and select "Edit". In this case: We are changing the permissions of the user named "Example".		#Select the user that you would like to change permissions for, and select "Edit". In this case: We are changing the permissions of the user named "Example".
	#:[[File:3 - PermissionsEntryForExampleFolder.png]]		#:[[File:3 - PermissionsEntryForExampleFolder.png \|alt=Screenshot of Permission Entry for ExampleFolder showing indicated fields]]
	#Select the permissions you would like this user to have. To view more granular permissions, Select "Show Advanced permissions".		#Select the permissions you would like this user to have. To view more granular permissions, Select "Show Advanced permissions".
	#:[[File:4-PermissionsEntryForExampleFolderPG2.png]]		#:[[File:4-PermissionsEntryForExampleFolderPG2.png \|alt=Screenshot of Permission Entry for ExampleFolder showing indicated fields]]
	#Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated.		#Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated.
	#Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary.		#Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary.

Mbaney at 15:41, 21 July 2020

2020-07-21T15:41:28Z

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	==Changing File/Folder Permissions in Windows 10==		==Changing File/Folder Permissions in Windows==
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
	#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.		#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.

James88: Removed extraneous text

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	==Changing File/Folder Permissions in Windows 10==		==Changing File/Folder Permissions in Windows 10==

	~~:In order to change the permissions of a file or directory in Windows, follow the steps as listed below.~~
	~~<br/>~~
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
	#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.		#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.

James88: Uploaded new screenshots to reflect a Windows 10 environment, changed phrasing to reflect dialogue prompts.

2020-04-02T17:27:54Z

Uploaded new screenshots to reflect a Windows 10 environment, changed phrasing to reflect dialogue prompts.

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			==Changing File/Folder Permissions in Windows 10==

	:In order to change the permissions of a file or directory in Windows, follow the steps as listed below.		:In order to change the permissions of a file or directory in Windows, follow the steps as listed below.
	<br/>		<br/>
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
			#*In this example: We will be changing the permissions of a Folder named "ExampleFolder", which is owned by "GenericUser" but has granted permissions to another user, named "Example". We will be looking at these permissions.
	#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'.		#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'.
	#:[[File:~~Folder_Properties_Security~~.png]]		#:[[File:1-Folder Properties Security.png]]
	#Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'.		#Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'.
	#:[[File:~~Advanced_Security_Settings~~.png]]		#:[[File:2-AdvancedSecuritySettings.png]]
	#Select the ~~'Change Permissions' button at~~ the ~~bottom~~ of the ~~menu~~.		#Select the user that you would like to change permissions for, and select "Edit". In this case: We are changing the permissions of the user named "Example".
	#:[[File:~~Edit_Security_Settings~~.png]]		#:[[File:3 - PermissionsEntryForExampleFolder.png]]
	#Select the ~~user or group~~ you would like to ~~change~~ permissions ~~for~~, ~~or use the 'Add' button to grant permission to another user or group~~.		#Select the permissions you would like this user to have. To view more granular permissions, Select "Show Advanced permissions".
	#:[[File:~~Adding_User_Permissions~~.png]]		#:[[File:4-PermissionsEntryForExampleFolderPG2.png]]
	#Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated.		#Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated.
	~~#:[[File:Changing_User_Permissions.png]]~~
	#Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary.		#Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary.

Mbaney: Mbaney moved page Setting File Permissions in Windows 7 to Setting File Permissions in Windows without leaving a redirect

2016-08-31T18:24:04Z

Mbaney moved page Setting File Permissions in Windows 7 to Setting File Permissions in Windows without leaving a redirect

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Mbaney at 18:23, 31 August 2016

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Mattdu at 14:52, 24 March 2014

2014-03-24T14:52:33Z

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	:~~Introduction~~		:In order to change the permissions of a file or directory in Windows 7, follow the steps as listed below.
			<br/>
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
	#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'		#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'

Mattdu at 14:52, 24 March 2014

2014-03-24T14:52:01Z

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	~~==Overview==~~
	~~:How to set file permissions in Windows 7.~~

	~~==Setting Permissions in Windows 7==~~
	:Introduction		:Introduction
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'

Mattdu: Mattdu moved page WindowsPermissions to Setting File Permissions in Windows 7

2014-03-24T14:50:05Z

Mattdu moved page WindowsPermissions to Setting File Permissions in Windows 7

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Mattdu: /* Setting Permissions in Windows 7 */

2014-03-24T14:49:29Z

Setting Permissions in Windows 7

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	==Setting Permissions in Windows 7==		==Setting Permissions in Windows 7==
	:Introduction		:Introduction
	~~<br/><br/>~~
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
	#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'		#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'

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	:In order to change the permissions of a file or directory in Windows 7, follow the steps as listed below.		:In order to change the permissions of a file or directory in Windows, follow the steps as listed below.
	<br/>		<br/>
	#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'		#Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
	#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'		#After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'.
	#:[[File:Folder_Properties_Security.png]]		#:[[File:Folder_Properties_Security.png]]
	#Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'		#Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'.
	#:[[File:Advanced_Security_Settings.png]]		#:[[File:Advanced_Security_Settings.png]]
	#Select the 'Change Permissions' button at the bottom of the menu		#Select the 'Change Permissions' button at the bottom of the menu.
	#:[[File:Edit_Security_Settings.png]]		#:[[File:Edit_Security_Settings.png]]
	#Select the user or group you would like to change permissions for, or use the 'Add' button to grant permission to another user or group		#Select the user or group you would like to change permissions for, or use the 'Add' button to grant permission to another user or group.
	#:[[File:Adding_User_Permissions.png]]		#:[[File:Adding_User_Permissions.png]]
	#Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated		#Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated.
	#:[[File:Changing_User_Permissions.png]]		#:[[File:Changing_User_Permissions.png]]
	#Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary		#Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary.