Remove file Permissions


  1. burtie
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    Remove file Permissions


    I recently installed W7 64 bit on a new PC and all my documents are stored on an external HDD however I cant access them without my admin password. What I want to do is completely remove any file permissions so they are assessable to everyone on the computer.

    Can this be done?

    Thanks
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  3. Product FRED
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    Windows 7 Enterprise 64-bit
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    Either select all the files or the folder(s) they are in. Right click, go to Properties -> Security (tab) -> Edit -> Click "HomeUsers" and tick the "Full Control" box. Then just hit OK and you're done.
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  4. burtie
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    There is no "HomeUsers" option int the security tab.
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  6. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
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    Hello Burtie,

    You could use "Everyone" instead.

    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials...rmissions.html

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
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  7. burtie
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    Thanks I will give it a try and let you know :)
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