Setting File Permissions in Windows

Introduction

1. Right-click the file or directory you would like to change permissions for and click on 'Properties.'
2. After the properties menu comes up, select the tab labeled 'Security'

   File:Folder Properties Security.png

3. Click on the button at the bottom of the menu labeled 'Advanced'

   File:Advanced Security Settings.png

4. Select the 'Change Permissions' button at the bottom of the menu

   File:Edit Security Settings.png

5. 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

6. Apply or deny permissions for each user which needs to be updated

   File:Changing User Permissions.png

7. Apply all changes by clicking the 'OK' or 'Apply' button at the bottom of each menu as necessary