What can icacls do?

icacls is a command-line utility that can be used to modify NTFS file system permissions in Windows Server 2003 SP2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Vista and Windows 7. It builds on the functionality of similar previous utilities, including cacls, Xcacls.exe, Cacls.exe, and Xcacls.

What is inheritance permissions?

Permission inheritance means the permissions settings on a Site, List, Folder or List Item, in a Site Collection are inherited by its lower level, for example: See image 1 below. The Top-Level Site is the ‘Parent’ site and the sites below are known as ‘Child’ Sites.

What does convert inherited permissions do?

Thanks for your post. Convert inherited permissions into explicit permissions on this object option to release all inherited permissions while copying the permissions on to the object. This enables administrators to manage permissions individually.

How to enable or disable inheritance in icacls?

You can enable or disable permissions on folder/file objects using the /inheritance option of the icacls command. To disable the inheritance permissions on the file system object and copy current access control (explicit permissions), run the command list:

Who is entitled to inherit from an adopted child?

The adopted child, therefore, gains the right to inherit from the adoptive parents and adoptive parents’ relatives. Adoptive parents and other adoptive relatives also gain the right to inherit from the adopted child. Adopted Children Who Are Not Included in a Will

How to change the permissions of a folder in icacls?

After executing this command, all current permissions on the file object in the specified folder will be reset and replaced with permissions inherited from the parent object. Note that the icacls command with the /setowner option doesn’t allow you to forcibly change the file system object ownership.

How is an adopted child treated by law?

Upon the entry of the final adoption decree, the adopted child is treated by law as if he or she had been born to the adopting parents. The adopted child, therefore, gains the right to inherit from the adoptive parents and adoptive parents’ relatives.