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Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings



 
 
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Old December 3rd 07, 08:33 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Desperato
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Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

Hello,

I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out all day and have come
to a stand-still:

This morning, I was trying to assign permissions to some folders on a
network drive. However, I mistakenly denied permissions to Everyone for that
folder. No biggie, I thought... I'll just set it back to what it was before!

Upon trying to do so, I got this error message:

\\vault\MediaShare\Music\Mixes\Misc is not accessible. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permisssions. Access is denied.

So, I guess I effectively locked out not only Everyone, but the
administrator, as well? That's silly.

Anyways, I did a ton of investigation to try to figure this out and I tried
a few things:

1. "unlocked" the super Administrator login, which is hidden by Vista as
default
2. tried using the 'takeown' utility to force the permissions to allow admin
3. tried using BPACLer.exe to also force the permissions
4. fiddled around with the Security Properties on the folder

All of the above did not work. I either still kept getting the Access
Denied messages or I was unable to change any of the properties because
options were greyed out. Is there a unix/linux-equivalent Super User that
can just force the permissions of the folder?

I am at a complete loss. If anyone can suggest anything, I am willing to try.

Thank so much in advance.
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Old December 3rd 07, 10:15 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)
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Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

You may want to take over the ownership to access the folder. This how to
may help.

how to restrict administrators to access HR dataResolution: Every object
(whether in the Active Directory or in an NTFS volume) has an owner. When an
object is created, the person creating the object ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Secur...ownership1.htm


--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out all day and have come
to a stand-still:

This morning, I was trying to assign permissions to some folders on a
network drive. However, I mistakenly denied permissions to Everyone for
that
folder. No biggie, I thought... I'll just set it back to what it was
before!

Upon trying to do so, I got this error message:

\\vault\MediaShare\Music\Mixes\Misc is not accessible. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permisssions. Access is denied.

So, I guess I effectively locked out not only Everyone, but the
administrator, as well? That's silly.

Anyways, I did a ton of investigation to try to figure this out and I
tried
a few things:

1. "unlocked" the super Administrator login, which is hidden by Vista as
default
2. tried using the 'takeown' utility to force the permissions to allow
admin
3. tried using BPACLer.exe to also force the permissions
4. fiddled around with the Security Properties on the folder

All of the above did not work. I either still kept getting the Access
Denied messages or I was unable to change any of the properties because
options were greyed out. Is there a unix/linux-equivalent Super User that
can just force the permissions of the folder?

I am at a complete loss. If anyone can suggest anything, I am willing to
try.

Thank so much in advance.


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Old December 3rd 07, 10:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Desperato
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Posts: 5
Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

Robert L.,

've read your link and I don't think it is quite what I'm looking for.

Essentially, what I need to do is either give the administrator ownership or
permissions to manipulate the folder (I cannot open it, or delete it right
now) or give ownership or permsissions to a user (my username is "jazz" and
has full administrator powers).

Somehow, the permissions for "Everyone" got set to Full Denial, so now not
even an administrator can change the permissions settings on the folder.

Is there some way to revert the folder's permissions to a default setting
where Everyone can once again have access to the folder?

Thanks for the reply.

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You may want to take over the ownership to access the folder. This how to
may help.

how to restrict administrators to access HR dataResolution: Every object
(whether in the Active Directory or in an NTFS volume) has an owner. When an
object is created, the person creating the object ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Secur...ownership1.htm


--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out all day and have come
to a stand-still:

This morning, I was trying to assign permissions to some folders on a
network drive. However, I mistakenly denied permissions to Everyone for
that
folder. No biggie, I thought... I'll just set it back to what it was
before!

Upon trying to do so, I got this error message:

\\vault\MediaShare\Music\Mixes\Misc is not accessible. You might not have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this
server to find out if you have access permisssions. Access is denied.

So, I guess I effectively locked out not only Everyone, but the
administrator, as well? That's silly.

Anyways, I did a ton of investigation to try to figure this out and I
tried
a few things:

1. "unlocked" the super Administrator login, which is hidden by Vista as
default
2. tried using the 'takeown' utility to force the permissions to allow
admin
3. tried using BPACLer.exe to also force the permissions
4. fiddled around with the Security Properties on the folder

All of the above did not work. I either still kept getting the Access
Denied messages or I was unable to change any of the properties because
options were greyed out. Is there a unix/linux-equivalent Super User that
can just force the permissions of the folder?

I am at a complete loss. If anyone can suggest anything, I am willing to
try.

Thank so much in advance.


  #4 (permalink)  
Old December 3rd 07, 11:55 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)
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Posts: 481
Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

That is correct that even Administrator can't access the folder. That means
the owner is none or blank. Although the Administrator can't access the
folder, it should be able to take the ownership back and then re-assign
permission.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Robert L.,

've read your link and I don't think it is quite what I'm looking for.

Essentially, what I need to do is either give the administrator ownership
or
permissions to manipulate the folder (I cannot open it, or delete it right
now) or give ownership or permsissions to a user (my username is "jazz"
and
has full administrator powers).

Somehow, the permissions for "Everyone" got set to Full Denial, so now not
even an administrator can change the permissions settings on the folder.

Is there some way to revert the folder's permissions to a default setting
where Everyone can once again have access to the folder?

Thanks for the reply.

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You may want to take over the ownership to access the folder. This how to
may help.

how to restrict administrators to access HR dataResolution: Every object
(whether in the Active Directory or in an NTFS volume) has an owner. When
an
object is created, the person creating the object ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Secur...ownership1.htm


--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out all day and have
come
to a stand-still:

This morning, I was trying to assign permissions to some folders on a
network drive. However, I mistakenly denied permissions to Everyone for
that
folder. No biggie, I thought... I'll just set it back to what it was
before!

Upon trying to do so, I got this error message:

\\vault\MediaShare\Music\Mixes\Misc is not accessible. You might not
have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of
this
server to find out if you have access permisssions. Access is denied.

So, I guess I effectively locked out not only Everyone, but the
administrator, as well? That's silly.

Anyways, I did a ton of investigation to try to figure this out and I
tried
a few things:

1. "unlocked" the super Administrator login, which is hidden by Vista
as
default
2. tried using the 'takeown' utility to force the permissions to allow
admin
3. tried using BPACLer.exe to also force the permissions
4. fiddled around with the Security Properties on the folder

All of the above did not work. I either still kept getting the Access
Denied messages or I was unable to change any of the properties because
options were greyed out. Is there a unix/linux-equivalent Super User
that
can just force the permissions of the folder?

I am at a complete loss. If anyone can suggest anything, I am willing
to
try.

Thank so much in advance.



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Old December 4th 07, 12:18 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Desperato
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 5
Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

Robert L.,

Thank-you for your reply. Could you detail me the steps involved in the
administrator taking ownership of the folder? Do I need to login as the
super Administrator or can I use a user login where the user has
administrator privileges?

Thanks very much.

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

That is correct that even Administrator can't access the folder. That means
the owner is none or blank. Although the Administrator can't access the
folder, it should be able to take the ownership back and then re-assign
permission.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Robert L.,

've read your link and I don't think it is quite what I'm looking for.

Essentially, what I need to do is either give the administrator ownership
or
permissions to manipulate the folder (I cannot open it, or delete it right
now) or give ownership or permsissions to a user (my username is "jazz"
and
has full administrator powers).

Somehow, the permissions for "Everyone" got set to Full Denial, so now not
even an administrator can change the permissions settings on the folder.

Is there some way to revert the folder's permissions to a default setting
where Everyone can once again have access to the folder?

Thanks for the reply.

"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:

You may want to take over the ownership to access the folder. This how to
may help.

how to restrict administrators to access HR dataResolution: Every object
(whether in the Active Directory or in an NTFS volume) has an owner. When
an
object is created, the person creating the object ...
http://www.howtonetworking.com/Secur...ownership1.htm


--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Hello,

I've been racking my brain trying to figure this out all day and have
come
to a stand-still:

This morning, I was trying to assign permissions to some folders on a
network drive. However, I mistakenly denied permissions to Everyone for
that
folder. No biggie, I thought... I'll just set it back to what it was
before!

Upon trying to do so, I got this error message:

\\vault\MediaShare\Music\Mixes\Misc is not accessible. You might not
have
permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of
this
server to find out if you have access permisssions. Access is denied.

So, I guess I effectively locked out not only Everyone, but the
administrator, as well? That's silly.

Anyways, I did a ton of investigation to try to figure this out and I
tried
a few things:

1. "unlocked" the super Administrator login, which is hidden by Vista
as
default
2. tried using the 'takeown' utility to force the permissions to allow
admin
3. tried using BPACLer.exe to also force the permissions
4. fiddled around with the Security Properties on the folder

All of the above did not work. I either still kept getting the Access
Denied messages or I was unable to change any of the properties because
options were greyed out. Is there a unix/linux-equivalent Super User
that
can just force the permissions of the folder?

I am at a complete loss. If anyone can suggest anything, I am willing
to
try.

Thank so much in advance.


  #6 (permalink)  
Old December 4th 07, 03:18 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
brink[_2170_]
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Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings


Desperato;533879 Wrote:
Robert L.,

Thank-you for your reply. Could you detail me the steps involved in the
administrator taking ownership of the folder? Do I need to login as the
super Administrator or can I use a user login where the user has
administrator privileges?

Thanks very much.
--------------------------------------------------
"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:
Quote:

That is correct that even Administrator can't access the folder. That

means
the owner is none or blank. Although the Administrator can't access

the
folder, it should be able to take the ownership back and then

re-assign
permission.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
'http://www.ChicagoTech.net' (http://www.chicagotech.net/)
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
'http://www.HowToNetworking.com' (http://www.howtonetworking.com/)


"Desperato" Desperato@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:B2E1E04A-AE41-45A3-A130-950784CBC06A@xxxxxx



Desperato,

This tutorial will show you how to take ownership of a item.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html

Shawn


--
brink

*There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
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*Please post feedback to help others.*
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Old December 4th 07, 06:00 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Desperato
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Posts: 5
Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

Shawn,

Your tutorial has helped me regain control of the folder. I send my deepest
thank-you.

I was fiddling around with the Security tab for hours, but I think I just
missed what was described in Method Two: Through an Explorer Window.

And thank-you, Robert L., for taking the time to try and help me, as well.

I'm so glad I reached out within this forum.

"brink" wrote:


Desperato;533879 Wrote:
Robert L.,

Thank-you for your reply. Could you detail me the steps involved in the
administrator taking ownership of the folder? Do I need to login as the
super Administrator or can I use a user login where the user has
administrator privileges?

Thanks very much.
--------------------------------------------------
"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:
Quote:

That is correct that even Administrator can't access the folder. That

means
the owner is none or blank. Although the Administrator can't access

the
folder, it should be able to take the ownership back and then

re-assign
permission.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
'http://www.ChicagoTech.net' (http://www.chicagotech.net/)
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
'http://www.HowToNetworking.com' (http://www.howtonetworking.com/)


"Desperato" Desperato@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:B2E1E04A-AE41-45A3-A130-950784CBC06A@xxxxxx



Desperato,

This tutorial will show you how to take ownership of a item.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html

Shawn


--
brink

*There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
WWW.VISTAX64.COM (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM\")
*Please post feedback to help others.*

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Old December 4th 07, 06:18 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
brink[_2173_]
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Posts: 1
Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings


Desperato;534064 Wrote:
Shawn,

Your tutorial has helped me regain control of the folder. I send my
deepest
thank-you.

I was fiddling around with the Security tab for hours, but I think I
just
missed what was described in Method Two: Through an Explorer Window.

And thank-you, Robert L., for taking the time to try and help me, as
well.

I'm so glad I reached out within this forum.
------------------------------------------
"brink" wrote:
Desperato,

This tutorial will show you how to take ownership of a item.

'Take Ownership of file'

(http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html)

Shawn



Your welcome Desperato,

Glad we were able to help solve your problem.

Shawn


--
brink

*There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
WWW.VISTAX64.COM (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM\")
*Please post feedback to help others.*
  #9 (permalink)  
Old December 4th 07, 12:56 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Robert L. \(MS-MVP\)
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Posts: 481
Default Cannot revert (change back) folder permissions settings

Thank you for the feedback.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
http://www.HowToNetworking.com


"Desperato" wrote in message
...
Shawn,

Your tutorial has helped me regain control of the folder. I send my
deepest
thank-you.

I was fiddling around with the Security tab for hours, but I think I just
missed what was described in Method Two: Through an Explorer Window.

And thank-you, Robert L., for taking the time to try and help me, as well.

I'm so glad I reached out within this forum.

"brink" wrote:


Desperato;533879 Wrote:
Robert L.,

Thank-you for your reply. Could you detail me the steps involved in the
administrator taking ownership of the folder? Do I need to login as the
super Administrator or can I use a user login where the user has
administrator privileges?

Thanks very much.
--------------------------------------------------
"Robert L. (MS-MVP)" wrote:
Quote:

That is correct that even Administrator can't access the folder. That
means
the owner is none or blank. Although the Administrator can't access
the
folder, it should be able to take the ownership back and then
re-assign
permission.

--
Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on
'http://www.ChicagoTech.net' (http://www.chicagotech.net/)
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on
'http://www.HowToNetworking.com' (http://www.howtonetworking.com/)


"Desperato" Desperato@xxxxxx wrote in message
news:B2E1E04A-AE41-45A3-A130-950784CBC06A@xxxxxx


Desperato,

This tutorial will show you how to take ownership of a item.

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/67...ship-file.html

Shawn


--
brink

*There are no dumb questions, just the people that do not ask them.*
WWW.VISTAX64.COM (\"HTTP://WWW.VISTAX64.COM\")
*Please post feedback to help others.*


 




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